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Head-On Crash with Tractor Trailer in Hillsborough County Kills 2

September 15, 2011 - Hillsborough County, Fla. - According to a report from Bay News 9, a head-on crash with a tractor trailer killed 2 people in Hillsborough County early Monday morning, Sept. 5.

The fatal head on crash occurred on U.S. Highway 301 in Thonotosassa. A 1996 Dodge Sedan was heading south when it crossed over into the northbound lanes and collided with a Sweetbay grocery tractor trailer.

It is not clear if the driver of the truck was injured. However the Sedan's driver, Justin D. Crum, 26, of Tampa and an unidentified 24-year-old female passenger from Jacksonville were killed.

The truck driver was able to tell police that the other vehicle didn't have headlights on and was unable to stop the accident from happening. Tests will determine if this is true and the investigation is ongoing.

If you were seriously injured in a truck accident, you should consult with a St. Petersburg personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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