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Tampa Auto Accident Kills FedEx Driver

A Tampa auto accident involving a tractor-trailer that was struck by a loose tire leaves a Federal Express driver dead. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2010 on Interstate 4 near the U.S. 301 overpass.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, William Morales, 45, of Tampa, was driving a FedEx tractor-trailer on Interstate 4 when his vehicle lost control after being struck by a loose tire. The impact caused Morales to hit a concrete barrier wall and concrete pillars near the U.S. 301 overpass.

Morales were pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident.

The tire that traveled into the path and crashed into the FedEx tractor-trailer truck reportedly came loose from a 1995 GMC truck. The driver of the GMC has been identified as Felix Rios, 51, of Miami. According to reports, Rio was not injured in the fatal accident.

The Tampa auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It was not made known as to what caused the tire to come loose.

This is an unfortunate accident that claimed the life of Mr. Morales. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those that have been affected by the accident.

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