Valrico man killed after driving off Selmon Expressway ramp and into nearby apartment parking lot

TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on the Selmon Expressway where a vehicle ended up in the parking lot of an adjacent apartment complex. 

The crash occurred around 10 a.m. on the exit ramp to Gandy Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Tampa police officers have closed the eastbound upper deck Gandy exit is closed.

The driver was the only occupant, according to Tampa police. The individual died at the scene and has not been publicly identified by officials.

According to FHP, the 58-year-old driver from Valrico was heading west on the exit ramp to Gandy Boulevard. They said he "failed to negotiate the curve," left the roadway, and struck two traffic sign support poles, a light pole, and the guardrail. 

They said the vehicle traveled underneath the guardrail before crashing into the fence surrounding the Lighthouse Apartment.

The vehicle involved in the deadly crash is seen partially sitting in a Tampa apartment complex near the Selmon Expressway.

Tampa officials said the fence that lines the perimeter stopped the vehicle was traveling any further.