The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after he struck an unmarked patrol vehicle during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
On January 3, 2026, at 3:01 a.m., a deputy was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on Adamo Drive near Orient Road. The deputy was inside his patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated when a vehicle traveling eastbound struck the driver's side of his vehicle.
The driver failed to stop and continued eastbound for approximately one mile before the deputy was able to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, Amin Williams, 49, showed signs of impairment and was arrested.
Williams has been charged with Leaving The Scene Of A Crash With Property Damage, Driving Under The Influence With Property Damage Or Personal Injury, and Refusal To Submit To Testing.
No one was injured, and both vehicles sustained minor damage.
"This incident is a reminder of how dangerous the roadside can be for our deputies," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Florida's Move Over Law exists to protect law enforcement, first responders, and roadside workers. When drivers fail to slow down, move over, or choose to drive impaired, lives are put at risk."
Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over to the next lane when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside. When changing lanes is not possible, drivers must significantly reduce their speed.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office urges all drivers to stay alert, never drive impaired, and always comply with the Move Over Law to help keep deputies and the public safe.