Driver Escapes Flames After High-Speed Crash

0:00A 20-year-old Tampa driver dodged disaster late Saturday night when his BMW plunged into a ditch off Interstate 275 and burst into flames, but he walked away without a scratch. He was cruising northbound around 1110 pm and swung into a last-second lane change for the Sly Avenue exit. Florida Highway Patrol reports he lost control mid-turn, veered onto the shoulder, smashed a fence, and slid into the ditch where the car ignited. No other vehicles got caught up, and the quick-thinking driver bailed out safely before the fire spread, leaving emergency crews to handle the wreck. Moments like this hit-home stay sharp on those high-speed exits, folks, because one slip can turn routine into chaos real fast. Local news, powered by AI, this is Tampa Bay News Today.