Florida

Driver Killed in Truck Accident at US 301 in Tampa, FL

Published on: December 2, 2022

Date of Accident
November 30, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 301, Tampa, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 301 in Tampa, FL on November 30th, 2022. Police say the incident happened as a northbound tractor-trailer operated by an unnamed 47-year-old Odessa man was entering a turn lane to travel not Selmon Expressway. At some point, the truck is said to have traveled into the path of a second vehicle before becoming jackknifed in the southbound lanes. The driver of the vehicle that was struck, an unnamed 51-year-old Brandon, FL man, was killed in the collision. The Odessa man suffered minor injuries. Police had no additional information to share.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
US 301
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer turned into the path of another vehicle and both collided

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