A fatal crash closed two lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge on Tuesday morning.
TAMPA, Fla. - A deadly crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge backed up traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
Deadly crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
What we know:
The crash happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes, heading toward Pinellas County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old Tampa man was traveling southbound on I-275 in the outside center lane on a Honda motorcycle.
At the same time, troopers said a 48-year-old Lakewood Ranch woman was driving a Kia Soul southbound on I-275 in the outside lane.
As the motorcyclist changed lanes near milepost 35, troopers said he entered the path of the Kia Soul and was struck by the car.
The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Two lanes of traffic were blocked due to the crash.
Limited crash details
What we don't know:
It is unclear when the lanes will reopen.
Seek alternative routes
What you can do:
Drivers heading toward Pinellas County can take the Grandy Bridge or the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
The Source: Information in this article came from the Florida Highway Patrol and FOX 13 traffic reports.