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Wreck On Interstate 4 Leaves Two Dead

Michael and LeTara Bennett's car
Courtesy of Bay News 9
Michael and LeTara Bennett's car

Two people are dead after a bad accident early today that snarled traffic and left drivers fuming for miles and hours.

The wreck happened at Interstate 4 and Alexander Street in Plant City at 6:10 this morning.

The Florida Highway Patrol says it all started when an aggressive driver cut off Michael Anthony Bennett and his wife Letara Tenell Bennett of Lakeland.  Bennett overcorrected and that sent his GMC Envoy ping-ponging off another car.  The Bennetts' car flipped and they were both ejected from the SUV. They both died.

The driver of the third car was not hurt.  Authorities are looking for the aggressive driver who caused the accident.  The car was a dark-colored compact. 

If you witnessed the crash, the FHP wants to hear from you at 813-631-4020.

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