Teen killed in Seffner after head-on crash, third driver flees scene: FHP
A 17-year-old is dead following a crash in Seffner. One driver fled the scene and remains at large, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.According to FHP, a Nissan Versa driven by a 40-year-old Mulberry man was traveling eastbound on State Road 574. A Volkswagen Passat driven by a 17-year-old man from Seffner was traveling westbound.When the vehicles were near Chastain Road, the 40-year-old collided nearly head-on with the 17-year-old’s Volkswagen. After the impact, FHP said both vehicles came to a stop in the roadway where the Volkswagen was struck by another vehicle, a Ford F-150. Following the crash, the driver of the Ford fled on foot and remains at large, according to troopers.Both drivers in the initial crash were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The 17-year-old later died from his injuries.It is unclear why the driver of the Nissan drove into the opposing lane.The identity of all drivers has yet to be released. FHP is still searching for the third driver.FHP is asking anyone with information regarding the identity of the Ford driver to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
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