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Brandon man seriously injured after crashing into work zone on I-75: FHP

Brandon man seriously injured after crashing into work zone on I-75: FHP
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HILLSBOROUGH CO., Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man was seriously injured after he entered a work zone and crashed into a truck on I-75 in Hillsborough County.

FHP said a Mercedes GLC300, driven by a 44-year-old Brandon man, was traveling northbound on I-75 shortly before 11 p.m. on Jan. 29.

According to the report, the driver entered a construction work zone near mile marker 263 and collided with a stationary Ford F350 within the closure.

FHP said the driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.

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