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Bruce B. Downs

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

3 Injured in Bruce B. Downs Crash

The accident took place just after rush hour at County Line Road.

Three people were transported to local trauma centers following a multi-vehicle crash on Bruce B. Downs and County Line Road Tuesday night. According to Tampa Fire Rescue, the call came in at 6:33 p.m. tonight, Nov. 13. Units from Tampa Fire and Pasco County Fire Rescue were on the scene within minutesl. The crash involved “heavy damage and lane blockage,” a media alert said. Details about the accident and victims are not yet available, but Tampa Fire Rescue is reporting that three people were transported to local trauma centers. One person was airlifted from the scene. Stay with Patch for updates as they become available.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Lutz Bicyclist Dies Following Bruce B. Downs Crash

The accident occurred early yesterday afternoon near Interstate 75.

Albert Sims Dyson of Lutz died today at Tampa General Hospital following an accident that took place Sept. 10 along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in New Tampa. According to the Tampa Police Department, Dyson, 67, was riding a bicycle near Interstate 75 when he was struck by a vehicle. Officials say that 23-year-old Stephanie Miller of St. Petersburg applied her brakes but was unable to avoid hitting Dyson, who was in the road. Dyson was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital. The accident caused lanes on Bruce B. Downs to close down for a time yesterday. The crash remains under investigation, but officials have said it appears the driver was not at fault.

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