Tampa Bay: August 24, 2001
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[Times photos: Toni L. Sandys]
YBOR CRASH: A rock-hauling truck on Thursday hit Ybor City's historic Columbia Restaurant at Seventh Avenue and 21st Street. Police said the driver of the truck was southbound on 21st Street when he ran a red light and was struck by a westbound pickup on Seventh Avenue. The rock truck careened through the posts supporting the Columbia's overhang and hit a power pole. The driver of pickup was treated for minor injuries. The restaurant reopened at 6 p.m. Thursday. |
Ernest Hooper
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