Tampa, FL (March 3, 2021) - Two women were killed in a crash that took place in Tampa on Tuesday, March 2nd. The accident happened on Dale Mabry Highway around 3:00 a.m. 

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. Troopers say that a 24-year-old driver was traveling southbound when she crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a car driven by a 23-year-old woman. Both the 24-year-old and the 23-year-old were killed in the accident. Their names have not been released at this time. There is no information on the cause of the collision.

An investigation is ongoing.

A fatal car accident can take place in Florida at any time. Deadly crashes happen about eight times per day in our state due to various types of negligent driving behavior. Some common causes of a Florida car accident include distraction, speeding, impairment, and other forms of reckless driving. Police will continue to investigate this crash in order to determine its cause.

Our most sincere condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones in this tragic 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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