Accident on Howard Frankland Bridge Today Tampa Bay, FL — A deadly collision on the Howard Frankland Bridge has drawn the attention of emergency crews and motorists after a multi-vehicle crash in a construction zone resulted in one fatality and several injuries, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred late Monday night on the southbound lanes of Interstate-275, south of mile marker 34, near the Pinellas-Hillsborough county line.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a 37-year-old man from Musella, Georgia, was driving his Chevrolet Silverado southbound just before 10 p.m. when he entered a closed lane in an active construction zone and struck a parked Ford F-550 work vehicle operated by a Tampa construction crew. The Georgia driver died as a result of the crash. Three construction workers in the Ford F-550 were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Debris from the collision struck a third vehicle driven by an 18-year-old man from Largo, who was not injured.
Officials have stressed the dangers posed by work zones and urged drivers to obey posted lane closures and slow down to protect both construction personnel and fellow motorists. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing as troopers continue gathering evidence and reviewing the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted as lanes were closed for emergency response and cleanup, with backups reported during peak travel times. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and exercise caution when approaching the bridge.
Further updates are expected as law enforcement and transportation officials release additional information regarding the crash and any resulting traffic advisories.
Motorists traveling across the Howard Frankland Bridge and surrounding I-275 corridor are reminded that construction activities continue to increase safety risks, and adherence to speed limits and work zone instructions is critical to preventing future tragedies.
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