Tragic Crash in Seffner: Teen Killed, Driver on the Run

0:00A tragic crash in Seffner, Florida claimed the life of a 17-year-old armwood high school student named Elijah Batiste on Saturday night. Florida Highway Patrol says it started when a Nissan Versa, driven by a 40-year-old man from Mulberry, crossed into the Westbound Lane on State Road. 574, in slam head-on into Batiste's Volkswagen Passat near Chastain Road. Both cars ended up stopped in the road, and then a Ford F-150 truck hit the Volkswagen from behind. The truck driver bolted on foot and is still on the loose while the Nissan driver suffered serious injuries and ended up in the hospital. Hillsboro County Public Schools is stepping up with extra counseling and support for armwood students when they head back on Monday. The community is reeling from the loss of this young athlete who was full of promise. Troopers haven't figured out yet why the Nissan veered over, but they're ramping up the hunt for that third driver. If you've got any tips on who he is, hit up Star FHP or Crime Stoppers at Star Star T-I-P-S.

1:01This hits hard, reminding us how fast life can change on these roads. Stay safe out there, folks. That's your update from Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.