Florida

Five People Killed in Accident at State Route 39 in Hillsborough County, FL

Published on: November 1, 2022

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

Where it Happened

State Route 39, Plant City, Hillsborough County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed five people at State Route 39 in Hillsborough County, FL on October 30th, 2022. Police believe it happened around 9:22 p.m. According to initial investigation, a Ford Explorer headed northbound on State Route 39 is accused of crossing a center line, colliding with a Nissan Frontier. Following the collision, a tractor-trailer struck the Nissan, which was disabled in a southbound lane following the initial crash. The driver of the Ford, an unnamed 20-year-old woman, as well as three passengers, ages 1, 12 and 56, were all killed. Also killed was the 53-year-old man operating the Nissan. Three other passenger in the Ford, ages 5, 22, and 31, were hospitalized with serious injuries. The tractor-trailer operated is believed to have been uninjured. Police had no additional details to share.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Frontier, Ford Explorer, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Route 39
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple vehicles were involved in a collision

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