On January 9, 2025 at 6:08 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash in Hillsborough County SR-400.
Vehicles 1, 2 and 3 were traveling westbound on SR-400. East of Thonotosassa Road, Vehicles 2 and 3 were stopped in traffic when Vehicle 1 failed to stop. As a result, Vehicle 1 collided with the rear of Vehicle 2 which rotated into the median. Vehicle 1 continued forward and collided with the rear of Vehicle 3. Post-impact, Vehicle 1 traveled into the median and collided with a guardrail while Vehicle 3 came to rest in the travel lanes. The occupants of Vehicles 1 and 2 were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. Driver 3 suffered minor injuries and was not transported.
Vehicle 1: Hyundai Entourage
Vehicle 2: Chevy Tahoe
Vehicle 3: Chevy Silverado
Driver 1 and 3 passengers in Vehicle 1 are currently unknown
Driver 2: male, 35, Winter Haven
Passenger in V-2: female, 34, Winter Haven
Passenger in V-2: female, 60, Winter Haven
Passenger in V-2: male, 63, Winter Haven
Driver 3: female, 25, Lakeland
