Tampa Republic

On June 3, 2024, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Tampa Police officers responded to the intersection of N Dale Mabry Hwy and W South Ave following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims in a 2015 Nissan Versa. The passenger, a white female in her early 60s, sustained life-threatening injuries, while the driver, a white male in his early to mid-70s, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital where the passenger was later pronounced deceased. The driver remains hospitalized and in stable condition.

The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Andy Moya Robaina (W/M, 11/07/2001), was driving a 2011 BMW 335i at the time of the crash and did not report any injuries. He remained on scene following the incident.

Investigators determined that Robaina was traveling southbound on N Dale Mabry Hwy at a high rate of speed alongside another vehicle that witnesses reported appeared to be racing. As the victim’s vehicle entered the roadway to cross N Dale Mabry Hwy near W South Ave, Robaina’s vehicle struck it from the inside lane. After re-directing, Robaina’s vehicle came to a stop on the northbound lanes of N Dale Mabry Hwy.

The other vehicle involved is believed to be dark-colored. Moments before the crash, this vehicle narrowly missed the Nissan and continued traveling southbound on N Dale Mabry Hwy without stopping or returning to the scene.

There were no other occupants with Robaina at the time of the crash. He was taken into custody and transported to Orient Road Jail where he was charged with one felony count of Vehicular Homicide and one misdemeanor count of Unlawful Racing on a Highway.

Southbound and northbound lanes of N Dale Mabry Hwy were closed between W Hillsborough Ave and W MLK Blvd during the investigation but have since reopened.

Investigators are working diligently to develop additional leads that will assist in identifying the driver of the dark-colored vehicle. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Tampa Police's non-emergency number at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS (8477) or via Tip411.

The investigation is ongoing.

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