Temple Terrace, FL (June 11, 2020) - A 44-year-old woman from Tampa was killed in a crash on Wednesday in Temple Terrace. The crash was reported just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of North 56th and Diana Street.
Police say that a 58-year-old woman from Plant City was traveling southbound on 56th Street when she attempted to make a left turn onto Diana Street. As she turned, the woman's vehicle collided with a vehicle that was northbound on 56th. The deceased victim was a passenger in the northbound car. She died at the scene as a result of her injuries. The driver in the northbound vehicle was seriously hurt while the southbound driver sustained minor injuries.
No additional details have been released at this time.
A Florida car accident can take place in the blink of an eye. On busy roadways, there are often multiple vehicles traveling at high speeds in close proximity to one another. This can lead to a dangerous situation in the event that a crash takes place. A seemingly minor mistake can lead to a chain reaction of events that can result in serious injuries or worse.
We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this fatal accident in Temple Terrace and we hope for the recovery of the injured victim.
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