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TAMPA, Fla - I-75 south has now reopened in the Gibsonton area after the Florida Highway Patrol says a multi-car fatal crash took place on the bridge over the Alafia River.
The backstory:
Two drivers were walking around early on Sunday morning after a crash when investigators say one of them was struck and killed by a Chevy Traverse that was heading southbound.
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver, a 41-year-old Brandon woman, collided with the victim's car before knocking them off the bridge and into the river.
The victim, a 35-year-old Spring Hill man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Chevy continued forward and collided with the other vehicle, a Mazda 3 sedan, but the driver was not inside the car, FHP says.
Investigators say that the driver of the Chevy had minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
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Traffic was being detoured onto US-301 S at mile marker 254.
An investigation is ongoing.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Highway Patrol.