NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 26, 2026Hillsborough County
HART Bus Driver Cited After Crash with Tampa Police Cruiser
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A Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus driver received a traffic citation after running a red light and crashing into a Tampa police vehicle. The collision caused the police cruiser to overturn and hit another car, resulting in minor to moderate injuries for the officer and other drivers involved.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
Residents should be aware of traffic safety incidents involving public transit vehicles on local roads.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred on Saturday at 9 a.m. at West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and North 34th Street.
- The HART bus driver was cited for failing to obey a traffic control signal.
- The police officer was hospitalized with head injuries and back pain, but has since been released.