Owner Bradley Nelson said sales fell sharply after the crash and that the business sold another venue, Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard, to new owners.
YBOR CITY, FL - October 23, 2026
Bradley's on 7th in Ybor City is seeking bankruptcy protection nearly a year after a crash on November 8, 2025 that killed four people and left many others injured, according to Tampa Bay 28. In a statement posted to Instagram, owner Bradley Nelson said the business is pursuing Chapter 11 protection after facing multiple lawsuits tied to the crash.
Key Facts
- Date: November 8, 2025 (crash)
- Location: Bradley's on 7th, Ybor City, Florida
- Type of crash: Fatal crash
- Injuries / fatalities: Four people killed; many injured
- Reported by: Tampa Bay 28
Crash Overview
The crash on November 8, 2025 killed four people and left many others injured, according to Tampa Bay 28. The business later faced several lawsuits connected to the crash.
In his Instagram statement, Nelson said legal counsel recommended Chapter 11 protection in response to those lawsuits. He also said the business has struggled financially since the crash. According to the statement, sales dropped 86% in November and 64% in December compared with the prior year's levels. (Note: the statement's comparison basis was not specified in the report.)
Nelson said the physical damage from the crash was repaired quickly with help from a new landlord. He said the business wanted to reopen as soon as possible, but barricades, memorial flowers and candles remained, and many customers were uncomfortable returning. He said the company had not expected such a steep drop in sales.
Nelson said daily operations will continue as usual and that he believes the bankruptcy filing is the best path forward for the business. Nelson additionally noted the sale of Utopia Road Bar & Courtyard, which now has new owners.