DAVENPORT, Fla. — A deadly crash involving a car and semi-truck has caused a major traffic jam in Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
First responders received a call just after 2:30 p.m. about a report of a crash at the intersection of Ernie Caldwell Boulevard and U.S. 17 North.
Once deputies arrived, they found a crash involving a car and semi-truck, authorities say. The driver of the car died as a result of the incident.
U.S. 17 was closed in both directions in the area of the collision, however the lanes reopened at around 7 p.m.
