TAMPA, FL – A 64-year-old man driving a semi-truck hit a concrete wall barrier, leading the truck’s cab to separate, which fell into the Tampa Bypass Canal, claiming his life Monday.
This solo collision occurred around 2:35 a.m. off I-275 near mile marker 263. According to Click Orlando, divers from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office had to dive into the water to receive his body.
Once the man’s body was taken out, officials declared him dead at the scene.
Florida Highway Patrol does not publicly announce the names of people who have died in collisions, so they have not mentioned the man’s name, but did confirm he was from Mississippi
Troopers started an investigation and did not confirm if heavy rains played a role in Monday’s deadly wreck.
Our team of news writers will post additional details as more information comes to light.
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