Southbound I-275 reopens after ‘reckless' driver causes multi-vehicle crash: FHP
A multi-vehicle crash closed southbound I-275 at Dale Mabry on Monday morning. Image is courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol.
TAMPA, Fla. - The southbound lanes of I-275 have reopened after state troopers say a reckless driver caused a six-vehicle crash at Dale Mabry Highway Monday morning.
Troopers say the ‘reckless’ driver was passing on the shoulder in an SUV shortly before the crash occurred around 8 a.m.
Troopers say, post-impact, the SUV caught fire.
According to FHP, the driver of the SUV was seriously injured in the crash. Authorities have not said if anyone else was injured.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.