Tampa police are actively searching for a driver who fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash late on Halloween night, an incident that claimed one life and left two others hospitalized.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on October 31, 2026, when an unidentified driver operating a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche fled a traffic stop near the intersection of 13th Street and 28th Avenue. Authorities confirmed that officers did not pursue the fleeing vehicle.
The driver continued eastbound on East 28th Avenue, striking two parked and unoccupied vehicles before running through a stop sign and colliding with a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The force of the impact pushed the Pathfinder into a nearby utility pole.
Following the collision, the driver of the Avalanche abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
Three adults were inside the Pathfinder at the time of the crash. One rear-seat passenger sustained fatal injuries as a result of the impact. Paramedics transported the remaining two occupants to a local hospital, where both were listed in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved in the crash. Detectives are actively pursuing leads in an effort to identify the hit-and-run driver and are urging members of the public to come forward with any relevant information that may assist in making an arrest.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or the whereabouts of the driver is encouraged to call 813-213-6130 and reference case number 26-641095. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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