Latest news with #TempleTerrace
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tampa mother, son, nephew thrown from car during crash on I-75 ramp in Temple Terrace
The Brief A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace. The driver failed to negotiate the curve of the ramp, causing her car to veer off the road and flip twice. The 22-year-old driver, her three-year-old son and five-year-old nephew were all thrown from the car during the crash. TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. - A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know Troopers said the 22-year-old Tampa woman, who was driving a Toyota Camry, was heading northbound along the I-75 entrance ramps that leads from Fowler Avenue. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube They said she failed to negotiate the curve of the ramp, causing her car to veer off the road and flip twice. The 22-year-old driver, her three-year-old son and five-year-old nephew were all thrown from the car during the crash and suffered serious injuries, FHP said. What we don't know FHP did not release the identities of the driver or the children. The Source The information in this story was released by the Florida Highway Patrol. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Retired firefighter captain sees safety improvements in Temple Terrace
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (WFLA) — 8 On Your Side is getting results for a retired firefighter captain who wanted to see safety improvements in Temple Terrace. The city has stepped up to create safer streets along Ridgedale Road. There are two schools, a sports complex, a public library, and a church, which makes this area a hub for kids and their families. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Fred Morello had long worried that people were driving too fast along Ridgedale Road. 'I feel more comfortable for my grandkids on this road,' he said. 'I was horrified before because it was just a matter of time.' Last week, the City of Temple Terrace said to address traffic safety concerns in this area, it installed rubberized speed humps, new school zone signs and flashing beacons after Ridgedale was selected for traffic calming improvements. Dunedin woman gets help after being left with holes in home 'There's less traffic cars are slowing down,' Morello said. 'It's much safer along the stretch of road.' 8 On Your Side first reported on the issue in April 2024 when Morello turned to us for help. 'I initially started sending emails and calling the city, trying to get speed bumps and a crosswalk,' Morello said. 'I got nowhere until Channel 8 called and got a traffic study done.' That study found 68% of drivers on Ridgedale were speeding. Police clocked one driver going 74 in a 25 mile per hour zone. 'The whole stretch from the stoplight to here has speed bumps and it's made a huge, huge difference,' Morello said. Morello is grateful to finally see the city take action. 'I thank Channel 8 it wouldn't have happened without Channel 8,' he said. 'I'd truly believe that.'Morello said he would also like to thank the City of Temple Terrace, but he wishes it didn't take so long. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
