TAMPA, FL – One life was claimed, and another was seriously injured in a solo-vehicle collision at the FL 618 and U.S. 301 junction before 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
WFLA said the collision happened when the driver — a 71-year-old man from Brandon — traveled west and, lost control of his car and crashed into a traffic reflector and traffic signal support. He succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene, and the female passenger with him, also 71 and from Brandon, was taken to a hospital for treatment.