Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
TAMPA, FL – A 64-year-old man operating a semi-truck plowed into the Tampa Bypass Canal from I-75, leading to his death Monday, Click Orlando said.
This collision occurred after 2:30 a.m. when the driver of the semi lost control of the truck, which caused the truck to hit the concrete barrier before going over the wall. As a result, the cab separated, and the trailer hung from the bridge and went into the canal.
Divers from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were able to recover the man’s body, which fell 40 feet below the surface and was declared dead.
Florida Highway Patrol does not publically announce the names of individuals who pass away in collisions or personal injury-related incidents but confirmed the motorist was from Missipi.
Losing a loved one to a truck collision is a heartbreaking and emotionally and financially challenging ordeal. During this dark time, it’s important to carve out time and space for you to heal and leave the legal aspects of your wrongful death claim to our trusted and skilled Tampa truck accident lawyer. As you focus on taking each day as it comes, our attorney will thoroughly investigate your family member’s crash, work with experts to gather essential evidence to prove they were not at fault, and advocate for a favorable settlement. While no money can erase what occurred, it could help you pay for a funeral or burial service as a means of honoring your loved one and be used to account for lost income. Our legal team at Whittel & Melton, LLC, is here to support you during this time. We invite you to reach out to our firm, which is available 24/7, for questions and free consultations by calling our office at 866-608-5529 or sending us a contact form.