I-75 exit ramp in Brandon shut down following fatal crash

BRANDON, FL – A highway exit ramp in Hillsborough County was closed off to traffic Friday morning while authorities investigated a deadly crash.

According to WFLA , at least one person was killed in the accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 at about 5 a.m.  The I-75 northbound ramp to the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway was shut down, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Motorists were advised to use alternate routes to avoid the congestion in the area, including Interstate 4 or Brandon Boulevard.

Thousands of people are affected by car accidents in Florida each year and the consequences are very stressful. But if you have been the victim of a crash and are wondering where to turn, we can help. The Hillsborough County Car Accident Lawyers at Kemp, Ruge and Green are determined to fight for the compensation our clients deserve for their accident-related expenses, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual case, call us at 727-645-0769 .