FHP: Tampa man dies after losing control of vehicle, drives off Selmon Expressway
TAMPA, Fla. - A 30-year-old man was driving on the wrong side of the road along on Selmon Expressway when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled over a concrete barrier, and landed in the intersection below, according to troopers.
Florida Highway Patrol investigators said it's unknown where and why the driver was heading east in the westbound lanes early Wednesday morning. The Tampa man was driving a 2014 Chevy Sonic.
Tampa police said, around 2 a.m., they received a report about a reckless driver. Moments later, they received another call about a crash at the corner of Brorien and Franklin streets. Police said the driver had died by the time they arrived.
They said after the vehicle fell from the Expressway, it struck a pole.
Troopers are still investigating the crash.
