NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol arrests Wimauma man for wrong-way DUI crash on I-75
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A 27-year-old man was arrested following a head-on collision on I-75 in Riverview caused by driving in the wrong direction. Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the incident at approximately 3 a.m. on August 7.
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This incident resulted in a major traffic disruption and a criminal arrest involving a wrong-way driving collision on a primary interstate highway.
Key Facts
- A 27-year-old man from Wimauma was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol.
- The suspect was driving a dark SUV in the wrong direction (south in northbound lanes) on I-75.
- The incident resulted in a head-on collision with another vehicle.
- Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived at the scene at approximately 3 a.m. on August 7.
Who's Mentioned
PersonCeasar Aguirre Jr.“27-year-old suspect arrested for DUI”locationWimauma“The hometown of the arrested individual.”other250“mile marker near the crash site”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“law enforcement agency responding to the crash”locationRiverview“location of the crash”locationHillsborough County Jail“facility where the suspect was booked”locationI-75“site of the wrong-way collision”