Tampa, FL (February 26, 2023) - A man is dead following a car accident in Tampa on Sunday, February 26th. The accident was reported just before 3:00 a.m. on the Howard Frankland Bridge. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Alexander J. Hoffman was traveling northbound on the bridge when he struck the back of a Chevrolet SUV. The SUV spun around, struck a barrier wall, and caught fire. A 41-year-old man from Tampa was a passenger in the SUV at the time of the collision. He died at the scene. The driver of the SVU was able to escape with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, the FHP arrested Hoffman in connection with the crash. He was charged with DUI, DUI property damage, and DUI manslaughter. All lanes of the bridge were closed until about 9:00 a.m. 

No further information is available. 

Serious and fatal car accidents take place across Florida every day. Driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is one of the most common causes of major crashes on our roadways. There is nothing more careless or reckless than getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired. Motorists who do this are subject to a great deal of liability for their actions. We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family in the aftermath of this DUI crash in Tampa.

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