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Drag Racing Believed to be a Factor in Florida Auto Accident

Police said that two men were probably drag racing, which is illegal, on Krome Avenue when their fatal Florida auto accident took place.  Both men were killed early Saturday, June 27, 2009 when their car crashed into a large tow truck near Southwest 263rd Street.

The Florida auto accident occurred at approximately 6:00 AM.  The collision involved a white Volkswagon Jetta that was driving at “very high speeds” and a flatbed tow truck.  The Jetta smashed into the rear of the truck, which killed the two young men.  According to Florida Highway Patrol Spokesman Pat Santangelo, the two men were found dead in the Jetta.

The Jetta’s roof was peeled back after jamming under the rear of the Sunshine Towing truck.  The driver of the tow truck was not injured in the crash.  One witness said that they saw the Jetta racing another vehicle right before the accident occurred.  The other vehicle pulled to the side of the road before the collision.

Authorities have not released the names of the crash victims.  As a result of the car crash, Krome Avenue, between Southwest 262nd and 263rd streets, was closed for hours while authorities conducted their investigation.  The street was not reopened until approximately 11:00 AM.

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