TAMPA, FL – A man was struck and killed yesterday evening by a driver who lost control of his SUV in a curve on I-75 on the city’s northside, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The fatal collision happened near the interchange to southbound Bruce B. Downs Boulevard shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A pickup truck was parked behind a car in the southbound shoulder the vehicles’ three occupants stood alongside. They were subsequently hit by an SUV whose 19-year-old driver failed to navigate a turn.
The car’s occupant, a 52-year-old Maryland man, was killed as a result of the collision.
The pickup’s 33-year-old passenger was seriously hurt, while its 25-year-old driver received only minor injuries. Both men are residents of nearby Ruskin.
The SUV’s driver and his 21-year old passengers, both Michigan residents, suffered minor injuries.
Investigations are ongoing.
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in the Tampa area and someone else was to blame, contact Kemp, Ruge & Green today for a free consultation with an experienced Tampa Bay car accident lawyer. We can be reached by phone at 727-847-4878 or through our online form.
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