Thonotosassa, FL (May 8, 2021) - Two men were killed in a head-on crash that took place early Saturday morning in Thonotosassa. The collision happened just before 4:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 301 north of Saint Francis Lane.
According to a report, a 29-year-old man from Dade City was operating a pickup truck northbound on U.S. 301. At the same time, a 61-year-old man from Zephyrhills was driving an SUV southbound on U.S. 301. The pickup truck crossed over the centerline and collided with the SUV. The SUV then overturned and came to rest in a ditch. The pickup truck rotated before coming to rest. Both drivers died at the accident scene. Neither of the victims has been identified by name.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. There is no additional information available.
Car accidents in Florida take place hundreds of times each day. Sadly, fatal car accidents in our state are reported about once every three hours. In 2019, more than 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents, with many of the victims losing their lives due to the actions of a negligent driver.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this tragic car accident in Thonotosassa.
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