Tampa, FL (June 15, 2020) - A crash involving injuries closed I-275 in Tampa on Monday morning. The crash took place near the intersection with Bearss Avenue.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 25-year-old man from Lutz, FL was driving a car in the northbound lanes of I-275. Suddenly, and for unknown reasons, the driver traveled into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with a truck that was carrying apple cider. The truck then hit a concrete barrier before catching fire. The driver of the car was seriously injured in the crash while the 47-year-old truck driver also suffered injuries.
Police have not released any additional details regarding the accident and an investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims in this Tampa car accident and we hope for their complete and speedy recovery.
When a Florida car accident takes place, your world can change in an instant. You may suddenly find yourself suffering from serious injuries and your entire livelihood can be affected as medical bills begin to pile up and you are unable to work or support your family. These consequences can be long-lasting and, in cases of very serious accidents, can become permanent. Unfortunately, negligent drivers are very prevalent in Florida and their actions can affect anyone on the roadway at any time.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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