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1 dead after freeway sign falls on car during Hurricane Helene: FHP

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  September 27, 2024 1:45pm EDT
Tampa
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    TAMPA, Fla. - A man died after a freeway sign fell on top of a car on Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

    Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

    Officials said a Honda Odyssey, driven by a 61-year-old Gibsonton man, was headed west on I-4 just before 8 p.m. According to FHP, there was also a 44-year-old woman, 24-year-old man, and 23-year-old man, all from Gibsonton, in the vehicle.

    RELATED: Hurricane Helene: Highway sign on top of car traveling on I-4 in Tampa, fatality reported

    As the driver approached 21st Street, a freeway sign fell on the car and killed the 23-year-old passenger, according to troopers.

    Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol

    Authorities said the other people were not injured.

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