Teenager dies in Hillsborough County multi-car wreck

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A multi-car crash in Hillsborough County Friday afternoon left a teenager dead, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

An accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol said a 23-year-old driver was headed east on State Road 574 but was unable to slow down in time while approaching a red light at Williams Road. The driver tried to swerve to avoid the cars stopped at the light but ended up hitting two of the cars, then struck a median, and hit a third car.

An 18-year-old who was a passenger in the 23-year-old’s car was injured and pronounced dead at an area hospital. The driver was also hospitalized, but no details were released on the person’s condition.

At Kemp, Ruge and Green, we are committed to helping car accident victims secure the financial compensation they deserve. Our Hillsborough County Car Accident Lawyers will fight to secure money for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more if you have been involved in an unfortunate accident. To learn more about how we can help, contact us by calling 727-853-6034 to schedule a free consultation.