HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL– April 11, 2026 — A 17-year-old Seffner male has died following a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday night on State Road 574, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash occurred around 10:56 p.m. west of Chastain Road. A Nissan Versa, driven by a 40-year-old man from Mulberry, was traveling eastbound on SR-574 when it crossed into the westbound lane and collided nearly head-on with a Volkswagen Passat driven by the 17-year-old.
After the initial impact, both vehicles rotated and came to rest in the roadway. The Volkswagen Passat was then struck by a Ford F-150 traveling westbound behind it.
Authorities said the driver of the Ford F-150 fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
Both the Nissan Versa driver and the Volkswagen Passat driver were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The 17-year-old later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Anyone with information about the identity of the Ford F-150 driver is urged to contact FHP by dialing *347 or call Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
SOURCE: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
