Late Wednesday night, a horrific accident unfolded on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. A stolen Mustang driven by an individual identified as Leosvany Arias Roman collided head-on with an Uber. The collision resulted in the immediate death of the rideshare driver and passenger.
Skyway Bridge Accident Claims Lives: Aftermath and Arrests
In a tragic turn of events, a third victim succumbed to their injuries overnight, escalating the death toll from this horrific incident. Arias Roman, the driver of the stolen Mustang, was arrested after he rammed a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle on the bridge and crashed into the Uber, killing three.
Additional Charges
The suspect is now facing additional charges for his crimes earlier in the evening prior to the fatal crash. This includes stealing the Mustang and evading law enforcement officials.
Traffic Chaos
Following the accident, traffic was heavily affected, notably on the Burlington Skyway Bridge. With the southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed, motorists were advised to expect delays.
A Related Incident
This isn’t the first incident to occur on the Skyway Bridge. A motorcyclist and passenger were seriously injured in a crash on the I-275 stretch of the Skyway Bridge when the motorcycle’s rear tire blew out.
The tragic incident on the Skyway Bridge has sent shockwaves through the community. As investigations continue, our thoughts are with the victims’ families during this extremely difficult time. Meanwhile, drivers are urged to exercise caution while using the Burlington Skyway Bridge due to the heavy traffic resulting from the incident.
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