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Teen arrested for injuring woman in hit and run crash in Tampa, HCSO says

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a teenager for leaving the scene of a crash that left the victim with serious injuries.

On Feb. 18, around 5:34 p.m., deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of CR 579 and Clay Pit Road. HCSO said they found a female victim on the ground with injuries to her face and a possible broken leg. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Deputies believed the driver was operating a black Honda. They searched the area, found the vehicle pulling into a neighborhood, and conducted a traffic stop.

the teen was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury.

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