HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL : 18-year-old killed, 2 other teens injured in Plant City crash on Tuesday, 1st September, 2020

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deadly crash that killed an 18-year-old and injured a 16- and 19-year-old.

Deputies say on Tuesday around 11:45 p.m., the 16-year-old was driving a 2004 Ford Expedition and was speeding in the eastbound lanes of Ralston Road in Plant City.

When the teen approached County Line Road, they lost control after hitting a speed bump, according to deputies. The Ford Expedition left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

HCSO said a 18-year-old passenger was ejected from the car and died at the scene. The right rear passenger, a 19-year-old, received non-life threatening injuries. Both the driver and the passenger were taken to South Florida Baptist Hospital.

At this time, deputies say they do not believe alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

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