The center and inside southbound lanes of I-75 are closed north of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard due to a pedestrian crash that occurred early Tuesday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say that around 3:35 a.m., an adult female was walking in the center lane of southbound I-75 near mile-marker 272 for unknown reasons when she was struck by a tractor trailer.
The pedestrian sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital for medical care.
FHP Troopers remain on scene investigating the incident.
TRAFFIC: Significant volume and reduced speeds, I-275 S/bound approaching Busch Blvd. Motorists, please maintain safe following distances. pic.twitter.com/YpFRX4C7Vg
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) August 29, 2017
Yikes - hearing of a second crash now - SB 75 near the first one. 1 lane open south of the apex. Al is overhead.
— Tampa Bay Traffic (@TampaBayTraffic) August 29, 2017
