Deadly crash closes I-75 northbound in Hillsborough County: FHP
TAMPA, Fla. - All lanes of northbound I-75 are closed near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County due to a fatal crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What we know:
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Tampa man was traveling northbound in the outside lane of I-75 around 6 a.m. on Tuesday when he crashed into the back of a Chevy box truck as he tried to overtake the vehicle.
Post-collision, troopers said the box truck came to a final rest on the shoulder of the highway while the Tampa man’s Dodge 1500 rolled over several times, throwing him into the center lanes, where he was struck by a tractor-trailer that was also traveling northbound.
The Tampa man died at the scene.
What we don't know:
Troopers have not stated when the interstate will reopen, nor did they provide information on any injuries the other drivers may have sustained.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: This article was written with information from the Florida Highway Patrol.