THONOTOSASSA, Fla. - Motorists are being asked to find alternative routes after a deadly crash forced both lanes of U.S. 301, south of McIntosh Road, to close on Thursday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford F-150 collided with a flatbed tractor-trailer shortly before 8 a.m.
The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene.
The driver of the commercial vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
As of 9:45 a.m., all lanes of U.S. 301 were closed.
The crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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