Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Box Truck on Interstate 275 in Tampa
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 17, 2023
The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a tragic incident in Tampa, where a man was hit and killed by a box truck while walking across Interstate 275. The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon at around 4 p.m. near Busch Boulevard.
According to troopers, the victim was a 40-year-old man who was attempting to cross the interstate when he was struck by the box truck. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The exact reason why he was walking across the busy highway remains unknown.
In response to the crash, southbound lanes of Interstate 275 at Fowler Avenue were initially closed but have since been reopened. Earlier traffic cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation showed vehicles being redirected off at the Fowler Avenue exit with roads blocked ahead.
The investigation into this tragic incident is still ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to this fatal collision. It is crucial for drivers and pedestrians alike to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.
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Tags: Florida, Fatality, Tampa Bay, Tampa, Pedestrian, Safety, Pedestrianaccident, Trafficincident, FHP, Highwaycrash
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 40-year-old man
- Vehicles:
- box truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Tampa
- Location:
- Interstate 275, Tampa
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-16
- Time of Incident:
- 4 p.m.
Interstate 275, Tampa
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