Driver Samuel R.Colon Jr., 49, seriously injured when semi truck falls from overpass on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, Florida
Modified Date:
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 12:53pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
TRACTOR-TRAILER FALLS FROM OVERPASS, OVERTURNS IN HILLSBOROUGH
Colon was driving a 2007 Mack truck containing recycled debris north on I-75 when another vehicle changed lanes in front of him. Colon steered to the outside shoulder to avoid a collision. The truck hit the barrier wall adjacent to the overpass spanning Fowler Avenue.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Samuel R.Colon Jr.
Roadway:
Interstate 75County:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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