Apollo Beach man killed after collision on US 41 in Ruskin: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a collision Sunday morning in Ruskin claimed the life of an 89-year-old driver.  

The crash happened on US 41 south of 4th Street South.

What we know:

The Florida Highway Patrol says a Kia Soul, driven by an 89-year-old Apollo Beach man, was exiting from a gas station located on the east side of US-41, south of 4th Street South.  

Troopers say he turned left into the path of a Hyundai Tucson, driven by a 78-year-old Ruskin man.

The Hyundai Tucson was traveling northbound on US-41.  

On impact, the Kia Soul overturned and the Hyundai Tucson ended up in the median.  

Both drivers and a 72-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai Tucson suffered injuries and were transported to an area hospital.  

The 89-year-old driver of the Kia Soul later died from his injuries.

What we don't know:

  The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the names of those involved.

The Source: This information came from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Hillsborough CountyCrime and Public Safety