Tampa, FL (March 21, 2023)  - A 25-year-old woman was killed in a car accident that took place over the weekend in Tampa. The accident happened in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.

According to officials, the woman was operating a sedan on the highway when it became disabled for unknown reasons. As the car was parked in the outside lane, it was hit from behind by another vehicle that was also traveling northbound. The woman, whose identity was not released, suffered critical injuries and died at the crash scene. The other driver, a 20-year-old Tampa woman, was seriously injured and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

Police shut down the roadway while they investigated the crash. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. An investigation is ongoing at this time.

No additional information is available.

Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the country for motorists. Each day, serious and fatal accidents occur on our local roadways and affect the lives of innocent people. When a crash happens, it must be carefully investigated in order to determine the cause and who should be held responsible.

Our condolences go out to the victim’s family following this fatal car accident in Tampa.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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