Car catches fire after crashing in ditch on Sligh Avenue: FHP

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

One Tampa man is okay after losing control of his car and crashing into a ditch.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 20-year-old Tampa man was traveling northbound on I-275 in his BMW 328i around 11:10 p.m. Saturday night. The man completed a last-second lane change to exit on Sligh Avenue.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

When making that turn, the driver lost control of the vehicle, traveled to the shoulder and struck a fence, FHP said.

The car came to a stop in a ditch and caught fire.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

The driver evacuated the car without any injuries.

The Source: This article was written using information from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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