WFLA, Lakeland, Fla. – The collision on Highway 98 North in Lakeland on Friday afternoon claimed the life of a 58-year-old local.
A Toyota Corolla and a semi-truck crashed at the intersection of Old Soldier Road and Highway 98 North in Lakeland at approximately 12:40 p.m.
After responding to the site, deputies and fire rescue closed the road’s northbound and southbound lanes for around five hours.
The lorry was transporting a trailer of metal pipes from the adjacent construction site along the section of US-98, according to the investigation.
As the semi went to make a left turn onto US-98 from Old Soldier Road, the driver of the Toyota struck the back of the semi.
The 58-year-old was killed in the crash. Officials have not released the driver’s name.
The crash remains under investigation.
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