25-Year-Old Tampa Man Dies After Being Thrown From Overturning Car on I-75 Into Path of Oncoming Tractor-Trailer
Posted 2026-03-03 21:11:23
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TAMPA, FLORIDA — A 25-year-old Tampa man died Tuesday morning after being ejected from his vehicle following a crash on Interstate 75 and struck by a passing tractor-trailer.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a Dodge 1500 when he attempted to pass a Chevrolet box truck near Bruce B Downs Boulevard. His vehicle collided with the rear of the box truck, causing the Dodge 1500 to overturn multiple times. The driver was ejected and thrown into the center lanes of I-75, where he was struck by a tractor-trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
All northbound lanes of I-75 were closed for several hours following the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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