Hillsborough County, FL (August 25, 2019) - A crash on State Road 674 in Hillsborough County left two people seriously injured. The collision took place on Sunday, August 25th, around 6:09 a.m.
Police say that 56-year-old Dwayne Howard, of Gibsonton, and 55-year-old Vonnie White, of Thontosassa, sustained serious injuries in the crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Howard was driving a 2002 Kia Spectra westbound on SR 674 when he attempted to make a left turn onto I-75. As Howard mad the turn, the Kia collided with White's 2002 Dodge Ram. The Kia came to rest in the grass and the Ram continued on a collided with a marked Highway Patrol vehicle. The trooper occupying the vehicle sustained minor injuries. There is no word on the condition of any of the victims at this time.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing and charges are pending at this time.
Around 250,000 injury crashes will occur this year in Florida. When you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida car accident, you may be confused about to where you can turn next. As medical bills continue to pile up and you are suffering physically and financially, you may become overwhelmed with your situation.
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