Tampa, FL (August 10, 2021) - Multiple people suffered serious injuries following a head-on crash on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened near the intersection with Lutz Lake Fern Road around 3:00 p.m.
According to police, a 40-year-old woman was driving northbound on Dale Mabry with a 6-year-old and 7-year-old in her vehicle. The woman was in the inside travel lane when her car crossed over into the southbound lane of the roadway and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by a 60-year-old woman. Both cars then rotated before coming to rest on the shoulder. Both drivers, along with three children, sustained serious injuries in the crash. All of the victims were wearing seat belts and none have been identified. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
There is no further information available.
A Florida car accident can take place very suddenly and unexpectedly and can result in life-changing consequences. Statistics indicate that more than 250,000 people were hurt in accidents on Florida's roadways in 2019. Many of these victims suffered injuries through no fault of their own when they came into contact with a negligent driver.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this car accident in Tampa. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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