HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL : Teenager killed in Hillsborough County crash on Sunday, 24th December 2023

A 17-year-old Gibsonton driver was killed early Sunday morning in Hillsborough County after another vehicle turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

At about 1:57 a.m., a Chevy Equinox, driven by a 44-year-old Wimauma man, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 41.

At the same time, an Acura TL, driven by the 17-year-old Gibsonton man, was traveling northbound on the highway near the intersection of Villemaire Road. According to an FHP report, the Equinox driver made a U-turn into the path of the teenage driver.

The teenager, despite taking evasive action, collided with the Chevy.

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