""All the victims were over 20 and they were all adults," Bercaw said. "We had four that were here that tragically lost their lives. They were out in Ybor, having a good time, expecting to go home safely. And a careless, reckless driver takes everybody's lives in his hands and just ended this night in a situation that's never going to be the same for these individuals.""
""After that, unfortunately, this vehicle went at a high rate of speed down 7th Avenue, and tragically, just east of 15th Street, hit over a dozen people," Bercaw said."
Two cars were observed racing westbound on Hillsborough Avenue toward Interstate 275 just after 12:40 a.m. One car broke off while a silver 2019 Toyota Camry continued southbound on I-275 and exited downtown. The Florida Highway Patrol initiated a pursuit, attempted a traffic stop and a PIT maneuver that was unsuccessful. The Camry then sped down 7th Avenue and struck a crowd outside Bradley's bar in Ybor City. Three victims died at the scene and a fourth died at a hospital; multiple others were injured. Suspect Silas Sampson, 22, is in custody and FHP is investigating.
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