Teen killed, 6 others hurt in I-4 crash: FHP
DOVER, Fla. - A 16-year-old died and six other teens were hurt in a crash that led to an all-night investigation on I-4 in Hillsborough County.
What we know:
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday on the eastbound side of I-4 east of McIntosh Rd.
FHP says a 16-year-old Temple Terrace boy driving a Dodge SUV tried to change lanes and hit a Cadillac CTS driven by a 17-year-old Tampa boy.
Courtesy: Florida 511.
A 16-year-old male passenger in the SUV was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene, according to troopers, while two other teens suffered serious injuries. Four additional teens, including the driver of the SUV, suffered minor injuries. The driver of the CTS was not hurt.
Lane closures were in place through the overnight hours, with all lanes reopening before 6 a.m. Thursday.
What we don't know:
FHP did not release the name of the teen killed in the crash, only saying he was from Tampa.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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