Fatal Police Chase Ends in Tragedy: 4 Dead, 11 Injured When Fleeing Vehicle Crashes Into Tampa Bar

Nov 10, 2025 01:16 am CST

A high-speed police pursuit ended in tragedy when a vehicle fleeing authorities crashed into Bradley's on 7th bar in Tampa's historic Ybor City district, killing four people and injuring eleven others. The 22-year-old driver, Silas Sampson, faces multiple felony charges including vehicular homicide as authorities and safety experts continue to debate the risks of police chase policies.