HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Deputies are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a serious injury crash in Hillsborough County, according to the sheriff's office.
The crash occurred near 36th Avenue and 78th Street, where Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue personnel responded.
One of the drivers fled the scene, prompting deputies to deploy a K-9 unit to track the individual, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities have not released details about the number of people injured, the severity of their injuries or the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Sheriff Chad Chronister was also at the scene as emergency crews continued their response.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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