Tampa man arrested after police say he raced, fled on Hillsborough Avenue: FHP

Published
June 21, 2026
Location
Tampa, Florida
intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and Hoover Boulevard
Incident type
Pursuit

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Tampa Florida in Tampa, Florida: A Tampa man was arrested early Sunday after authorities said he raced on a highway and fled from law enforcement. The incident occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and Hoover Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. Rodrigo Rivera‑Montano faces a misdemeanor charge of unlawful racing on a highway and a felony charge of fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Rodrigo Rivera-Montano Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Tampa man arrested after police say he raced, fled on Hillsborough Avenue: FHP

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