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Driver Seriously Injured in I-275 Crash

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The crash closed the roadway for almost six hours, FHP troopers said. Alcohol was a factor in the crash.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A Holiday woman was seriously injured this morning (Feb. 23) in a traffic crash on I-275, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Kaeleigh Amanda Sterling, 26, of Holiday, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital with serious injuries. She had been drinking, troopers said. The other driver was treated at the scene.

The crash happened about 1:17 a.m. on northbound I-275 approaching State Road 60 in Hillsborough County.

Troopers said Sterling was driving a 2013 Toyota Camry north on I-275 at a high rate of speed. She overtook and collided with the rear of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. After the impact, the Toyota overturned multiple times.

The crash closed the roadway until about 7 a.m.

Troopers said charges are pending.

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