Seffner, FL (September 16, 2021) - A 65-year-old man from Haines City died in a four-vehicle accident in Seffner. The collision took place on Thursday, September 16th along Interstate 4 near Mango Road and I-75.
Police say that a 46-year-old man from Dover was driving a pickup truck westbound in the inside lane of I-4 when he failed to slow for stopped traffic. The truck slammed into the rear of an SUV when caused the SUV to crash into another SUV directly in front of it. The pickup then struck another car before coming to rest. A passenger in the first SUV died as a result of the crash. The SUV driver suffered minor injuries. There is no word on whether anyone else was hurt.
The identities of those involved have not been released and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. No further details are available.
Car accidents in Florida occur approximately once every 90 seconds. A Seffner car accident can be particularly devastating, especially when it involves the premature loss of a friend or relative. Every day, negligent drivers are responsible for the loss of innocent lives across Florida, leaving family members to grieve a sudden and unexpected loss.
Our condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic car accident in Seffner.
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