Crime & Safety
State Road 56 Accident Witnesses Sought
The Florida Highway Patrol wants to speak with anyone with information about a crash that took place early March 6.
As the investigation into a crash that occurred Mach 6 on the Interstate 75 overpass on State Road 56 continues, the Florida Highway Patrol is asking for a little help from New Tampa area motorists.
Anyone who saw the crash is being asked to contact the patrol at 813-631-4020 or by email at ChristopherKraus@flhsmv.gov or ErikBromiley@flhsmv.gov.
The accident in question left Land O’ Lakes resident Sarah Scoggins, 31, in critical condition.
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Scoggins was heading east on State Road 56 on the overpass around 1 a.m. as a semi truck driven by Hector Broche, 38, of Spring Hill was traveling north on the exit ramp, turning left onto State Road 56, trooper say. Scoggins’ 2007 Hyundai Tucson struck the rear of the semi, traveled into the median and then overturned.
Scoggins was taken by helicopter to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Broche was uninjured in the crash.
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The accident remains under investigation.
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