Florida

Man Killed in Accident at State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes, FL

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

Where it Happened

State Road 52, Dade City, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Road 52 in Land O' Lakes, FL on August 27th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when an eastbound dump truck failed to stop for traffic ahead and began to brake. The truck lost control and veered into opposite direction traffic where it collided with a westbound sedan. The occupants of the sedan were hospitalized with serious injuries and one of the two later died. The dump truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck failed to control its speed, lost control and spin into opposite direction traffic where it collided with another vehicle

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