Tragedy struck over the weekend in Hillsborough County, Fla: A fatal two-vehicle collision claimed the life of a truck driver. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, May 6, around 2:40 a.m. on US-41 near Bloomingdale Avenue. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the driver of a 2020 Kia Stinger made a rear-end collision with a gas tanker, causing the truck to explode and crash into a pole. The Kia vehicle veered off the roadway and stopped in a grassy area, leaning on its roof. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck, a 49-year-old man from Alabama, did not survive the crash.
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The driver of the Kia, a 23-year-old Florida resident, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and FHP encourages anyone with information about the accident to come forward.
The tragic aftermath of the collision was captured on video by a motorist who happened to be driving by. The footage shows a fiery explosion and subsequent chaos as rescuers rush to the scene to put out the flames and assist the victims.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers on the road and the importance of safe driving. FHP reminds drivers to always be vigilant and exercise caution behind the wheel. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the truck driver who lost his life, and we wish the Kia driver a speedy recovery.
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