By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer
Friday, January 21, 2011
TAMPA — One person died and another was seriously injured Thursday night as they tried to flag down help when their car ran out of gas, authorities said.
Janice B. Gregory, 64, was southbound on Interstate 275 north of Bearss Avenue at about 10 p.m. The front of her 2001 Ford van hit a 55-year-old, whose body struck a 32-year-old standing nearby, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The 55-year-old died at the scene. The 32-year-old was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital.
No other details were immediately available.