VIDEO: Troopers search for man who fled after running red light in Tampa, FHP says

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol said it is looking for information regarding a man who ran from troopers during a traffic stop in Tampa on Monday.

Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Kia Forte around 3:00 a.m. after the driver ran a red light on Fowler Avenue and McKinley Drive, FHP said.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol

Troopers attempted to approach the car, but the driver fled westbound on Fowler Avenue. He then turned and struck a curb on North 15th Street, disabling the car, according to FHP.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol

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