A stretch of Interstate 275 was closed Tuesday afternoon following a car accident near downtown.

According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened shortly after 2:00 p.m. near mile marker 46. Police say the crash blocked the left lane of the interstate. Police say a pickup truck was traveling south on I-275 in the left lane when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a barricade.

A tow truck was called to haul away the pickup truck. Emergency response crews worked to clean diesel fuel off the roadway. Officials were unsure when the lanes would reopen.

Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the crash, the driver was treated and released at the scene.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, there may be legal options you can consider. Contact the Tampa Bay personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978 today.

As record low temperatures and snow build up in the south, it is important to be prepared for driving in adverse winter weather. As you prepare for a weekend getaway or vacation this month, remember that many areas are still receiving inches of snow and ice that can make driving dangerous.

All drivers should approach potentially icy roads with caution. Drive slowly, leaving three times as much room between you and other drivers as you normally would. If your car begins to skid, do not pump your brakes as this can cause your vehicle to spin out of control. Instead, steadily apply the brakes while turning your steering wheel so that you tires are pointed in the direction in which your rear wheels are sliding. This will help you to regain control of the car more quickly.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident caused by dangerous road conditions, contact the Tampa car accident attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. today at 800-235-8978.

An accident near Miami has left one individual dead and another injured.  The accident was early Wednesday morning and occurred between a dump-truck and a car. 

The accident happened around 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the  Okeechobee Road.  Emergency officials were at the scene of the accident for several hours,  working clean-up and directing traffic.

Officials have not yet released information on the individual who died.  They said that it could be either the person in the car, or the dump-truck.  More information will be released after relatives are contacted. 

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, contact the Tampa personal injury attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978.