Passenger dead, driver Oscar Lopez-Yesca and additional passenger Moliton Ramirez-Mati arrested after fleeing crash scene near US-301 and Bishop Road in Hillsborough County, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:34amAccident Date:
Friday, March 24, 2017
Crash leaves passenger dead, driver and additional passenger arrested after fleeing scene
Just after 1 a.m. Friday morning, the vehicle was traveling near US-301 and Bishop Road when for an unknown reason, the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway and collided with several trees before stopping. The driver and a passenger ran from the scene and another passenger died.
Hillsborough County men face charges in deadly crash
The two men were arrested and taken to Hillsborough County Jail. They are facing charges for leaving the scene of a crash involving a death, driving without a license involving a death, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, FHP said.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Oscar Lopez-Yesca
Moliton Ramirez-Mati
Roadway:
U.S. 301 and Bishop RoadCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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