Sumter County Traffic
Updating Breaking News: Tractor-trailer driver killed after single-vehicle crash in Sumter County
The truck left the roadway near mile marker 306.5, struck a guardrail, and collided with several trees Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
A 40-year-old Tampa man died after his tractor-trailer left southbound State Road 91 near mile marker 306.5 on Sunday afternoon. The truck struck a guardrail and several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
A 40-year-old Tampa man was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of a tractor-trailer on State Road 91, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:10 pm near mile marker 306.5.
FHP reported that the tractor-trailer was traveling south when the driver lost control for an unknown reason. The vehicle left the roadway, entered the shoulder, and struck a guardrail before colliding with several trees.
The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP did not release his name.
Investigators are still determining the cause of the crash.
The FHP did not release the name of the driver involved in the crash.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
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