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TAMPA, FL The accused wrong-way driver who police say caused a crash that killed a Tampa police officer was driving at speeds of more than 100 mph while intoxicated, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said Thursday.
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, was killed Tuesday morning when he veered into the path of a rental car driven by Joshua Montague, 25, of Golden, Colorado, who was driving south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 275.
Dugan, calling Madsen a true American hero, said the officer was trying to prevent Montague from crashing head-on with northbound drivers on I-275.
Excessive speed, alcohol factors in crash that killed Tampa officer: Chief
The wrong-way driver who died in a crash that also took the life of a Tampa Police officer was driving over 100mph and was intoxicated, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said on Thursday. https://wfts.tv/38r8Cd2
and last updated 2021-03-11 12:20:26-05
TAMPA, Fla. â The wrong-way driver who died in a crash that also took the life of a Tampa Police officer was driving over 100mph and was intoxicated, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said on Thursday.
Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, and Joshua Montague, 25, of Golden, Colorado, both died early Tuesday morning on I-275.
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