News Summary
A high-speed pursuit ended with a crash and vehicle fire on Gandy Bridge, injuring two individuals early Sunday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol attempted a traffic stop on a speeding Toyota Supra, leading to a dangerous chase that resulted in a collision with a light pole and fire. Both the driver and passenger escaped the vehicle and were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver has been charged with fleeing law enforcement as authorities investigate the incident further.
Tampa, Florida – A high-speed pursuit on Gandy Bridge early Sunday morning concluded with a crash and a vehicle fire, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized. The incident occurred on May 4, 2025, at around 1:00 a.m. when a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper attempted to stop a speeding Toyota Supra that was traveling at 93 miles per hour in a 55 MPH zone.
As the trooper initiated the traffic stop, the driver sped away, heading eastbound on the bridge and reaching speeds exceeding 100 MPH. In response to the dangerous situation, the trooper executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver at the east end of the bridge in an attempt to halt the vehicle.
Following the PIT maneuver, the Toyota Supra lost control, rotated onto the shoulder of the bridge, and struck a light pole. The impact caused the vehicle to ignite into flames. Fortunately, both the driver and a passenger managed to escape the car before it became fully engulfed in fire.
The driver has been identified as 31-year-old Brandon Ramnarine from Tampa, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. He was taken into custody and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement at high speed. Ramnarine was subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The passenger, a 32-year-old male also from Tampa, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for care as well. Both individuals were fortunate to have evacuated the burning vehicle, which prevented more serious injuries in the incident.
The pursuit began after an FHP trooper noticed the Supra speeding and decided to initiate a stop. While the exact reasons for the driver’s initial actions are still under investigation, the decision to flee ultimately led to a dangerous situation that endangered the lives of others on the bridge.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the ongoing investigation. The FHP is continuing to gather evidence to determine the formal circumstances surrounding the chase and the incident that ensued.
This apprehensive event serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with high-speed chases and the potential dangers they pose not just to the individuals involved, but to the public as a whole. The actions of both Ramnarine and the passenger highlight the unpredictable nature of pursuits that can escalate quickly, leading to disastrous results.
As law enforcement agencies continue to assess their pursuit policies, situations like this underscore the importance of swift and decisive maneuvers in ensuring public safety. Authorities urge anyone who might have witnessed the incident to provide any information that may assist in a full investigation of the events that transpired on Gandy Bridge.
No other vehicles or individuals were reported to be involved in the crash, and traffic on Gandy Bridge resumed its usual flow once the scene was cleared. The outcome of the pursuit, although leading to injuries, ended with both individuals being treated and recovering, highlighting the need for caution during high-risk maneuvers.
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