17-year-old dies after car flips, hits light pole during crash on US-41: FHP

A 17-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash on US-41 early Sunday morning, according to troopers.

Officials say a 44-year-old Wimauma man was driving a Chevy Equinox south on US-41 just before 2 a.m. The 17-year-old was driving an Acura TL north on US-41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Authorities say the Wimauma man made a U-turn into the path of the Acura near the intersection of Villemaire Road.

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According to FHP, the 17-year-old tried to avoid the Chevy but the two vehicles still collided. 

The impact caused the Acura to enter the grass median, rotate back across the road, and hit a concrete culvert after ending up on the east shoulder, according to officials. 

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Authorities say the Acura flipped several times and hit a light pole.

The car also hit several parked cars at the 1st Rate Auto dealership, according to troopers. The 44-year-old man was not injured during the crash.

Officials say the 17-year-old died at the scene of the crash.

Hillsborough County