DADE CITY, FL – An SUV and a tractor-trailer were involved in a deadly collision in Pasco County on Monday afternoon, reports Pasco News Online.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck, which occurred at the intersection of US-301 and the US-98 Bypass.
The FHP has learned that the driver of the tractor-trailer was heading north on US-301 at about 3:05 p.m. when he tried to make a left turn at the intersection and entered the path of a southbound Jeep Cherokee, with the two vehicles then colliding.
The Jeep driver, a 75-year-old woman from Dade City, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The driver of the tractor-trailer was a 21-year-old man from Fresno, California.
Have you been injured in a semi crash or a big rig collision? Contact our New Port Richey and Dade City truck accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton to get the financial compensation you deserve. We have the experience and the resources needed to ensure that we uncover the negligence that created or contributed to your crash. We are here to help guide you through the process and stay with you every step of the way. Contact us at 866-608-5529 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.