Street racing leads to deadly crash
Tampa, Florida -
Authorities say a man died when the car he was in lost control while apparently racing another vehicle in Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say 20-year-old Michael Howell and 21-year-old Mohamed Maktari were racing last night. Reports say Howell lost control of his Chevy Camero and struck Maktari's Ford Mustang.
The Mustang hit a pole and split in two pieces.
FHP says the passenger in that car, 20-year-old Kevin Gonzalez, was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howell and Maktari were treated at a local hospital and both were released this morning.
Authorities say flying debris from the cars caused damage to four other vehicles.
The incident remains under investigation.
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It would be nice if local law enforcement and track owners would get together and arrange a day/track where amatuers could race under supervision instead of on the local streets.
Tampa, Florida -
Authorities say a man died when the car he was in lost control while apparently racing another vehicle in Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say 20-year-old Michael Howell and 21-year-old Mohamed Maktari were racing last night. Reports say Howell lost control of his Chevy Camero and struck Maktari's Ford Mustang.
The Mustang hit a pole and split in two pieces.
FHP says the passenger in that car, 20-year-old Kevin Gonzalez, was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howell and Maktari were treated at a local hospital and both were released this morning.
Authorities say flying debris from the cars caused damage to four other vehicles.
The incident remains under investigation.
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It would be nice if local law enforcement and track owners would get together and arrange a day/track where amatuers could race under supervision instead of on the local streets.
