YBOR CITY, Fla. - In the aftermath of the Ybor City crash that left four people dead and multiple others injured, scrutiny is mounting over the Florida Highway Patrol's pursuit policies.

The backstory:

The incident unfolded on I-275 and into a residential neighborhood. The Tampa Police Department said FHP disengaged moments before the car troopers were chasing, sped into Ybor City and crashed into a crowd outside Bradley’s on 7thr.

It has sparked debate about the safety and appropriateness of police pursuits.

What we know:

The driver, identified as Silas Sampson, was reportedly driving recklessly and fled from a trooper trying to stop him, leading to a chase that eventually ended, and ended with the deadly crash on 7th Avenue.

TPD said, around 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, TPD's aviati

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