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Wesley Chapel woman killed after crashing nearly head-on into semi: FHP

Troopers said the woman crossed into the other lane of traffic for "unknown reasons"
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a Wesley Chapel woman was killed in a crash Friday afternoon after she crashed nearly head-on into a semi.

According to FHP, the 39-year-old woman was driving a sedan northbound on U.S. 301, south of McIntosh Road, when she crossed into the other lane of traffic for unknown reasons.

The woman crashed into a southbound semi nearly head-on and died at the scene of the crash, FHP said.

It happened around 4:20 p.m.

The 45-year-old man driving the semi, from Inverness, was not injured.

Both were wearing seatbelts at the time, according to FHP.

Troopers did not release any additional information on what may have caused the woman to cross into oncoming traffic.