Tampa Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning I-275 Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 9:18 am

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Traffic cam showing crash scene on the Howard Frankland Bridge

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A 64-year-old Tampa man was killed in a motorcycle crash on southbound Interstate 275 on the Howard Frankland Bridge early Tuesday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 4:35 a.m. near the 35-milepost of southbound I-275.

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Troopers said the man was operating a Honda motorcycle in the outside center lane when he changed lanes into the path of a Kia Soul traveling in the outside lane. The Kia was driven by a 48-year-old woman from Lakewood Ranch.

The motorcycle was struck by the Kia, and the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

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No additional injuries were reported. The crash remains under investigation.

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