THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — A deadly crash on U.S. Highway 301 in Thonotosassa shut down a portion of the roadway Friday night, causing major traffic delays in the area.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded at around 5 p.m. to the crash that shut down the highway in both directions between McIntosh and Franklin Roads. All lanes reopened by around 10:30 p.m.
Authorities said one person was killed in the crash when a car reportedly hit a semi-truck head-on.
Drivers in the area were asked to seek alternate routes while Highway 301 was shut down.
