A Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy was killed Thursday in a crash in Thonotosassa, authorities said. The crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. on U.S. 301 south of McIntosh Road when the deputy, who was driving a Ford F-150, collided with a flatbed tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Hillsborough County deputy was killed in a crash on US-301 in Thonotosassa on Thursday. US-301 is shut down in both directions due to the crash. The road is closed south of McIntosh Road, which is south of Hillsborough River State Park,

“Our hearts break for the family, friends, and loved ones of Deputy Brown as they navigate this incomprehensible loss … Deputy Brown was more than just a colleague; he was a friend, a mentor, and a source of inspiration to many. His genuine warmth, commitment, and compassionate spirit left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.”

A Hillsborough County deputy was killed in a crash in Thonotosassa on Thursday. Deputy Darell Brown was killed after a collision involving a semi-truck on US-301 just north of Stacy Road. “Our hearts break for the family,

Hillsborough County deputy dies in collision on US-301, causing highway closure and sparking a comprehensive investigation.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County deputy was killed in a crash on US-301 in Thonotosassa on Thursday. US-301 is shut down in both directions due to the crash. The road is closed south of McIntosh Road, which is south of Hillsborough River State Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.