An eastbound 1996 Nissan stopped for a red light, but the brakes failed, and the car hit a northbound 1993 Nissan that was stopped for the red light. The injured were taken to University Community Hospital. A southbound 2000 Honda traveling over the speed limit made a left turn and hit a tree. A southbound 1999 Mercury traveling at an unknown speed lost control, went off the road and hit a traffic sign, utility pole and an oak tree before coming to rest on its roof. The injured were transported to Tampa General Hospital.
Charges are pending.
A northbound 1999 Mercury ran a stop sign and was hit by an eastbound 1988 Toyota truck. Damage was heavy. Injuries were reported. Chrysler turned left into the path of a westbound 1997 Isuzu commercial truck. The Isuzu spun counterclockwise, rolled over and hit a sign.