{"id":4559,"date":"2024-08-06T05:23:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T10:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/news\/?p=4559"},"modified":"2024-08-06T05:23:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T10:23:11","slug":"man-64-dies-when-semi-falls-into-tampa-bypass-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/news\/florida-truck-accidents\/man-64-dies-when-semi-falls-into-tampa-bypass-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Man, 64, dies when semi falls into Tampa Bypass Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAMPA, FL \u2013 A 64-year-old man driving a semi-truck hit a concrete wall barrier, leading the truck\u2019s cab to separate, which fell into the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tampa Bypass Canal, claiming his <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">life Monday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This solo collision occurred around 2:35 a.m. off I-275 near mile marker 263. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/traffic\/2024\/08\/05\/semitruck-loses-control-goes-into-canal-off-i-75-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Orlando<\/a>, divers from the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office had to dive into the water to receive his body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the man\u2019s body was taken out, officials declared him dead at the scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Highway Patrol does not publicly announce the names of people who have died in collisions, so they have not mentioned the man\u2019s name, but did confirm he was from Mississippi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troopers started an investigation and did not confirm if heavy rains played a role in Monday\u2019s deadly wreck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team of news writers will post additional details as more information comes to light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ieh6EerHN3i1yJ1gdADksLzNLBHMI7U&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a family member under any circumstance is a heartbreaking ordeal. If your loved one passed away in a semi-truck collision you believe was not their fault, our <a href=\"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Florida semi-truck accident lawyer<\/strong><\/a> is ready to help you pursue a wrongful death claim and recover full compensation. While no money can erase time and bring back your family member, the settlement or even verdict\/reward you receive as a result of legal action can put an end to any financial losses, aid with the costs of\u00a0 funeral or burial expenses, and be used to help rebuild your life. Our legal team extends their heartfelt condolences to you and your family and is ready to offer support during this dark time. Call Truck Accident Lawyers LLC at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"tel:+18887745836\"><strong>(888) 774-5836<\/strong><\/a> or reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a> for a free, no-risk consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, FL \u2013 A 64-year-old man driving a semi-truck hit a concrete wall barrier, leading the truck\u2019s cab to separate, which fell into the Tampa Bypass Canal, claiming his life Monday.\u00a0 This solo collision occurred around 2:35 a.m. off I-275 near mile marker 263. 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