Police say the fleeing truck struck parked cars and an SUV before its driver ran off on foot, and two people in the SUV were hospitalized.
TAMPA, FL - November 2, 2026
A multi-vehicle crash late on October 31, 2026, near 13th Street and 28th Avenue in Tampa left one passenger dead and two other people hospitalized, according to Tampa Free Press. Tampa police are looking for the driver of a truck involved in the collision, who left the scene on foot.
Key Facts
- Date: October 31, 2026, at about 11:15 p.m.
- Location: 13th Street and 28th Avenue, including East 28th Avenue, Tampa, Florida
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash involving a hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche; 2019 Nissan Pathfinder; two parked, unoccupied cars
- Injuries / fatalities: One death; two people hospitalized in stable condition
- Responding agencies: Tampa police
- Reported by: Tampa Free Press
Crash Overview
According to Tampa Free Press, the truck's driver fled a traffic stop near 13th Street and 28th Avenue. Authorities said officers did not chase the vehicle.
The report states that the truck continued east on East 28th Avenue, struck two parked cars that were unoccupied, ran a stop sign, and collided with a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The impact pushed the Pathfinder into a utility pole.
After the collision, the truck's driver abandoned the vehicle and ran away on foot. Three adults were in the Pathfinder. A back-seat passenger died from injuries in the crash, and paramedics took the other two occupants to a local hospital. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening, and both were listed in stable condition. No names have been made public for anyone involved in the crash.
Investigators are pursuing tips that could establish who the driver is, and they are asking residents to share any information they have. The investigation is ongoing.