Police say the pickup's driver got out and fled on foot, and detectives are following leads to identify that person.
TAMPA, FL - November 2, 2026
A passenger in a Nissan Pathfinder died after a multi-vehicle crash in Tampa, according to police. The collision followed a traffic stop involving a pickup truck, and the truck's driver ran from the scene.
Key Facts
- Date: First reported Monday, November 2, 2026
- Location: East 28th Avenue and 13th Street, Tampa, Florida
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche (pickup truck); 2019 Nissan Pathfinder; two unoccupied vehicles that were struck
- Injuries / fatalities: One death; two adults with non-life-threatening injuries
- Responding agencies: Tampa Police
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
According to a Tampa Police news release, the pickup, a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, took off during a stop by officers at roughly 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of East 28th Avenue and 13th Street. Officers did not give chase. Police said the truck continued east on East 28th Avenue, struck two unoccupied vehicles, ran a stop sign, and collided with a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. Police said the impact pushed the SUV into a pole.
Police said the pickup's driver got out of the truck and ran from the scene on foot. Three adults were in the Pathfinder. Both of the adults who were hurt had injuries that were not life-threatening and were driven to a hospital, with the latest reports describing their condition as stable. Police said the SUV's rear passenger died from injuries.
Detectives are working to identify the pickup driver and have asked anyone with information to contact Tampa Police. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Pickup driver: Unidentified; fled the scene on foot according to police.
- Rear passenger in the Pathfinder: Died from injuries, according to police.
- Two adult passengers in the Pathfinder: Non-life-threatening injuries; taken to a hospital and last reported in stable condition.