Motorcyclist Rafael Barboza, 54, killed in 4-vehicle crash on Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa, Florida
Modified Date:
Sun, 12/10/2017 - 4:01pmAccident Date:
Sunday, May 8, 2016Motorcyclist killed in crash on Howard Frankland Bridge Sunday
Florida Highway Patrol says three of the vehicles were stopped on I-275 for an earlier crash ahead of the stopped traffic around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. FHP says the driver of the motorcycle failed to stop for the traffic and collided into the rear of two of the vehicles, which propelled one vehicle into the rear of a fourth vehicle.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Rafael Barboza
Roadway:
Interstate 275City:
Tampa, FLCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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