Man Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck In Manatee: FL Troopers

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — A 38-year-old Lakeland man was killed Monday morning in a head-on crash involving a semi-truck on State Road 62 in Manatee County, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The crash happened west of Saffold Road, when a westbound 2023 Chevrolet Silverado driven by the Lakeland man crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane, colliding with a 2014 Peterbilt semi-truck around 9 a.m., troopers said.

The pick-up truck was redirected off the road and into a ditch, ejecting the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi-truck also left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch before catching fire, FHP said.

Its driver, a 56-year-old Mulberry man, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

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