NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Police and Florida Highway Patrol arrest two teens following I-275 hit-and-run spree
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Two teenagers were taken into custody Wednesday morning after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle through four hit-and-run crashes on Interstate 275. The suspects fled the vehicle on foot near Lutz after it became disabled, leading to a coordinated search by Tampa police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
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The incident caused significant traffic disruption along the I-275 corridor from Armenia Avenue to mile marker 55 and involved multiple law enforcement agencies in a multi-jurisdictional pursuit.
Key Facts
- Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were arrested following a series of hit-and-run crashes.
- The suspects were driving a white Kia Soul that had been reported stolen out of Pasco County.
- The driver was involved in four separate hit-and-run crashes along I-275.
- The crashes occurred between Armenia Avenue and mile marker 55 near Lutz.
- The vehicle was disabled due to the crashes, leading the suspects to flee on foot.
- The ignition of the stolen vehicle had been punched out.
- The suspects face multiple charges following their apprehension.
Who's Mentioned
locationPasco County“The location where the Kia Soul was originally stolen.”OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Assisted in setting up the search perimeter to locate the suspects.”other55“Mile marker location of the final crash.”OrganizationTampa Police Department“Initiated traffic stop and participated in the search perimeter.”other17“Age of one of the suspects.”locationI-275“The highway where the crashes occurred.”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Reported the four hit-and-run crashes and confirmed the vehicle was stolen.”other16“Age of one of the suspects.”