Wesley Chapel Man Dies In S.R. 52 Crash

By Matt Wiley,

A Wesley Chapel man has died following a crash von S.R. 52.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Justin Mark Bittle, 29, of Wesley Chapel, was driving his Toyota Tundra westbound on S.R. 52 around 5:23 p.m., approaching a private driveway, east of U.S. 41 in Land O’Lakes.

FHP reports that Bittle changed lanes to pass another vehicle and lost control of his truck upon reentering the westbound lane. The Tundra hit the shoulder of S.R. 52, spun counter-clockwise and crossed over to the south shoulder before hitting a tree.

FHP reports that the collision separated the cab of the truck from the back section and that Bittle was ejected upon impact. He died from his injuries at the scene.