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Alleged street racer loses control and crashes into bar, TPD says
- Four people died and 11 were injured when a car crashed into Bradley’s bar in Ybor City early Saturday.
- The driver, 22-year-old Silas Sampson, is being charged with vehicular homicide, police say.
- Police chased the speeding vehicle after spotting it on I-275 and halted the pursuit near 7th Avenue for safety reasons.
- The victims were described as adults over 20 who were on Bradley’s patio when the crash occurred.
- Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw and Mayor Jane Castor issued statements and pledged a thorough investigation.
- The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to determine the full sequence of events.
- Officials noted the incident involved an alleged street racer and a crash into a bar on a busy night in Ybor City.
- The driver was taken into custody at the scene, with charges anticipated to follow.
- Officials described the incident as a deadly outcome from reckless driving and racing in the area.
- Authorities continued to urge safety and review of racing activity in the Tampa Bay area.
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