Tragic accident unfolds on I-75 as semi-trailer piece crashes

Details of the Incident

• The driver of the semi-truck, a 31-year-old Tampa man, was heading north on the ramp from I-75 to I-4 when it crashed with the inside concrete barrier.

• The collision caused the tractor-trailer to flip over, resulting in its Seatrade trailer falling onto Hillsborough Avenue.

• The trailer then hit a 61-year-old Lutz woman who was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee west on the avenue.

Injuries and Response

• The Lutz woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

• The Tampa man, who was driving the semi-truck, was uninjured in the incident.

• A lane on I-75 remained blocked due to the incident, with authorities working to clear the area.

Related News

• Outraged neighbors of a Pasco County subdivision expressed concerns about their homeowners’ association and the tow company it contracted to enforce parking laws.

• The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Incident Summary

On November 25, 2024, a part of a semi-trailer fell off an overpass on the I-75 North ramp to I-4 in Hillsborough County. The incident resulted in serious injuries to a 61-year-old Lutz woman and no injuries to the 31-year-old Tampa man driving the tractor-trailer.

Accident Details

• Date: November 25, 2024

• Time: Approximately 12:05 p.m.

• Location: I-75 North ramp to I-4 in Hillsborough County

• Vehicle Involved: A tractor-trailer with a Conex trailer

• Driver: A 31-year-old Tampa man

• Passenger/Victim: A 61-year-old Lutz woman driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee