Hillsborough County, FL (February 22, 2020) - Two teenagers were killed and a third was seriously hurt following a head-on crash along US-92 in Hillsborough County. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22nd.
According to reports, a 17-year-old was driving a vehicle along US-92 when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle drifted into the oncoming traffic lane near Turkey Creek Road. The vehicle collided head-on with a Tampa Bay Times delivery truck. the 17-year-old and his 15-year-old passenger were killed in the crash. A 14-year-old passenger was rushed to Tampa General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The delivery truck driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash and there are no additional details available at this time.
Our condolences are with the families who lost their young loved ones in this Hillsborough County crash.
Florida is one of the deadliest states in the nation for motorists. With approximately 3,000 fatalities reported on our roadways each year, drivers and passengers should never take their safety or the safety of others for granted. A fatal car accident can take place at any time, even due to small acts of negligence.
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