Bradenton man died after crashing into tree in I-75 median in Hillsborough County: FHP
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - A Bradenton man died after crashing into a tree in a median along I-75 in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What we know:
Troopers said the 84-year-old was driving a Toyota Sienna in the southbound lanes of I-75 south of Big Bend Road. That's when they said the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove off into the median and hit a tree.
The man suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, troopers said.
FHP said the southbound lanes were cleared in the area.
What we don't know:
The identity of the driver was not released by troopers. It also remains unknown why he lost control of the vehicle before the crash.
The Source: The information in this story was released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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