Tampa police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed 1, injured 2: TPD
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Tampa police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened overnight after a driver fled from a traffic stop and crashed into several vehicles, killing one person and injuring two others, according to the Tampa Police Department.Tampa deadly hit-and-runPolice said the crash happened in the Ybor City area around 11:15 p.m. Saturday near East 28th Avenue and 13th Street.The driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche truck fled from a traffic stop and continued eastbound on East 28th Avenue. Officers did not pursue the vehicle, TPD said.The driver hit two unoccupied vehicles before running a stop sign and crashing into a Nissan SUV. The impact sent the SUV into a pole, according to police.Police said the driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche got out and ran from the scene.Three adults were inside the Nissan SUV at the time of the crash, TPD said.Two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening and were taken to a hospital. Their conditions were last listed as stab