Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
TAMPA, FL – A 23-year-old man died early Wednesday, May 21, following a northeast Tampa collision involving a parked semi-truck, according to WFLA.
The fatal collision occurred on a stretch of U.S. Highway 301 at Valletta Drive, prompting an emergency response from the Florida Highway Patrol at about 1:12 a.m.
Officials say the 23-year-old man, a local resident, was driving a BMW 328i southbound on the highway. At one point, the car collided with a semi that was parked in a private driveway near Gulf Coast Thermo King.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a semi-trailer, driven by a 26-year-old man from San Jose, California, was sticking out from the southbound lane at the time of impact.
The Tampa man, who did not observe the trailer prior to the crash, was later pronounced deceased.
If you or someone you care about was injured in a Tampa truck collision because of another driver’s negligence, our team at Whittel & Melton would like to help you pursue the best outcome. After such a traumatic event, it’s critical to secure legal representation as soon as possible. Don’t wait to reach out to our office today at 866-608-5529 or via this contact form to schedule a free, no-risk consultation. A trusted and experienced Tampa car accident lawyer is prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.