SHADY HILLS, Fla. — A garbage truck driver who didn't stop at a red light ended up crashing into several cars, catching a few on fire, which led to a man's death, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
It happened just before 4 p.m. Monday on State Road 52 at Canyon Boulevard.
Troopers say seven cars were stopped at the light while the garbage truck driver, driven by a 56-year-old New Port Richey man, came up and failed to stop. He crashed into an SUV and ended up hitting or causing collisions with the six other cars, a news release states.
Four of the cars caught fire and were heavily damaged.
The driver of the SUV, believed to be a 24-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, died at the scene of the crash. Other drivers suffered serious injuries while everyone else received minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
