The Brief
- A fatal Howard Frankland Bridge crash tied up westbound rush hour traffic heading into Pinellas County on Tuesday morning.
- The early morning collision blocked two travel lanes shortly after 4:30 a.m., causing severe regional delays.
- Travelers looking to avoid the massive traffic backup can use alternative local roadways to navigate around the scene.
TAMPA, Fla. – A deadly crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge backed up traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
Deadly crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
What we know:
The crash happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes, heading toward Pinellas County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old Tampa man was traveling southbound on I-275 in the outside center lane on a Honda motorcycle. …