Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after crashing into semi-truck on I-4, troopers say
The vehicle driven by the DUI suspect had extensive damage following the I-4 crash. (Provided by FHP)
THONOTSASSA, Fla. - A Temple Terrace man was arrested for DUI after driving in the wrong direction on a major highway and crashing nearly head-on with a tractor-trailer, troopers said.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, 58-year-old Larry McComsey was heading west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4. Meanwhile, the driver of a semi-truck, a 50-year-old man from Tampa, was heading east.
Booking image of Larry McComsey
Around 3:25 a.m. Monday, Both vehicles nearly collided head-on near the Mango Road exit. Troopers said the semi-truck driver tried to avoid the collision.
Following the crash, around 100 gallons of fuel spilled from the tractor-trailer. Both drivers had minor injuries.
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The semi-truck involved in the wrong-way crash on I-4. (Provided by FHP)
McComsey was arrested on suspicion of DUI and driving in the wrong direction.
No other information was immediately available.