NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 14, 2026Hillsborough
Injured woman sues City of Tampa and Florida Highway Patrol following Ybor City crash
A woman injured in a vehicle crash in Ybor City last year has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against the City of Tampa, the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver involved, and a local bar owner. The legal action follows a fatal incident that has prompted renewed public debate regarding traffic safety measures in the area.
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The lawsuit seeks to hold municipal and state agencies accountable for alleged in traffic management and safety, which may influence future city infrastructure and policing policies in Ybor City.
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personKilani England“Survivor of the Ybor City crash who filed the lawsuit.”locationYbor City“Site of the crash”organizationD. Bradley Enterprises, L.L.C.“Owner of Bradley’s on 7th, accused of failing to provide adequate safety barrier”locationHillsborough County“Jurisdiction where the criminal case is proceeding.”organizationCity of Tampa“Named in the lawsuit regarding high-speed pursuit policies.”locationBradley’s on 7th“The bar where the crash occurred.”personSilas Sampson“Driver accused of plowing into a crowd while fleeing police.”organizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the story”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Named in the lawsuit regarding high-speed pursuit policies.”