NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyOctober 24, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Police officer hospitalized after three-vehicle crash involving patrol car, HART bus, and sedan
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A Tampa Police Department officer was hospitalized with a head laceration Saturday morning after a patrol car collided with a HART bus and a Dodge Challenger. The 9 a.m. crash at North 34th Street and East Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard flipped the patrol car and prompted transport for two bus occupants, while the sedan driver was treated on-scene for a minor leg injury.
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The collision temporarily disrupted traffic at a major intersection and drew emergency response resources to evaluate multiple individuals involved.
Key Facts
- A Tampa Police Department patrol car, a HART bus, and a Dodge Challenger collided at the intersection of North 34th Street and East Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard.
- The crash occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 9 a.m.
- The force of the impact flipped the police patrol car.
- The involved officer is a 12-year veteran of the department and was alone in the vehicle.
- The officer was hospitalized with a head laceration.
- Two people from the HART bus were transported to hospitals for evaluation, with no serious injuries reported on the bus.
- The driver of the Dodge Challenger was treated at the scene for a minor leg injury.
- Acting Chief Brett Owen stated that initial reports indicate no critical injuries.
Who's Mentioned
otherDodge Challenger“Sedan involved in the crash”PersonBrett Owen“Acting Police Chief”OrganizationHART“Abbreviation for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit”OrganizationHillsborough Area Regional Transit“Operator of the bus involved in the collision”locationNorth 34th Street“Street near the collision intersection”locationTampa“City where the crash occurred”OrganizationTampa Police Department“Investigating the crash and involved in the collision”locationEast Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard“Boulevard near the collision intersection”locationTAMPA“Dateline city in report”