Florida

Man Killed in Accident at State Rd 52 and Canyon Blvd in Pasco County, FL

Date of Accident
December 27, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Rd 52 & Canyon Blvd, Shady Hills, Pasco County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at State Rd 52 and Canyon Blvd in Pasco County, FL on December 27th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:48 p.m. Police say seven vehicles were stopped at a red light when a dump truck failed to control its speed and collided with the other vehicles. Four of the vehicles caught fire and a 24-year-old man suffered fatal injuries. Another driver was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck, Tow Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
State Rd 52 and Canyon Blvd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck, Tow Truck and six other vehicles collided while seven were stopped at a red light

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