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21-year-old man dies after early morning Busch Boulevard crash

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a 21-year-old man died after an early morning crash on Busch Boulevard on Monday.

FHP said the 21-year-old Ruskin man was driving an Acura sedan on westbound Busch Boulevard around 5:20 a.m. on Dec. 8.

West of Orange Grove Road, the 21-year-old crossed the center line of the road and struck a Nissan sedan traveling in the opposite direction.

The 21-year-old died from injuries in the crash, FHP said.

The driver of the Nissan, a 67-year-old Tampa man, was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

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