Speeding driver killed after crashing into tractor-trailer in Thonotosassa, troopers say
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Tampa man died after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Monday night.
The crash occurred around 10:37 p.m. Troopers said a 58-year-old man was traveling east in a van on State Road 582, approaching the U.S. Highway 301, "at a high speed."
Meanwhile, a semi-truck made a left turn from northbound U.S. 301, and was traveling along a left curve in the westbound lanes of SR-582. Troopers said the driver of the van failed to negotiate the same curve, left the roadway, crossed over the median, and entered the westbound lanes.
As a result, investigators said the van struck the tractor-trailer and passed underneath the trailer.
Troopers said the driver of the van died from his injuries. He was not identified.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, also a 58-year-old man, had no injuries.
