Tampa, FL (February 23, 2020) - One person is dead and five more were hospitalized following a crash that sent a vehicle into a canal. The crash took place on Saturday, February 22nd.
According to investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol, a 43-year-old driver was traveling eastbound on Adamo Drive near Orient Road. At the same time, 58-year-old Kenneth Donaldson and 22-year-old Emily Aronna were traveling westbound on Adamo. For unknown reasons, the 43-year-old crossed over a grass median in the center of the roadway and entered the westbound lanes. The car struck a concrete barrier before colliding nearly head-on with Donaldson's car. The first car went into the car before striking Aronna's vehicle. The car then continued on and came to rest in the Tampa Bypass Canal.
The 43-year-old driver died at the crash scene while Donaldson, his three passengers, and Aronna all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Tampa General Hospital for treatment. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
No additional details have been released.
According to statistics published by NHTSA, a reportable car accident takes place about every 92 seconds in Florida. This means that all drivers and passengers are constantly at risk of being involved in a crash at any time they are on the roadway. This risk means that everyone must be vigilant and follow all traffic safety laws at all times. Unfortunately, many injured victims will be injured or killed in crashes throughout our state each year.
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