RUSKIN, Fla. — One person was killed early Tuesday in a head-on crash in Ruskin.
- 1 person killed in head-on crash in Ruskin
- Crash on US 41 at Gulf City Road
- Violent crash cut sedan in half
On Friday, the Florida Highway Patrol identified the man killed as Steven K. Chambers, 26, of Ruskin.
According to FHP, the crash happened on southbound US Highway 41 just after 6 a.m. when two vehicles collided.
Troopers said a sedan crossed the median on US 41 near Gulf City Road and collided head-on with the pick-up truck.
Two male drivers were the lone occupants in each vehicle.
Officials said Chambers, the man in the sedan, died. The pick-up truck driver survived the crash but did suffer minor injuries.
The fiery crash was violent enough to slice the sedan into two pieces. The roadway was shutdown for several hours.