I-275 incidents across three states: Ohio ramp closures, Florida chase, Knoxville fatality
The gist
Ohio's DOT is closing two I-275 ramps at the State Route 4 interchange for weekend bridge repairs.
The same interstate saw a 130 mph Florida chase and a fatal Knoxville crash.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026A black Chevrolet Corvette left Interstate 275 at the State Road 56 exit near Wesley Chapel at about 130 mph late Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Oct 11, 2026A 19-year-old Zephyrhills man was accused of leading troopers on a high-speed chase along I-275, crashing into two vehicles near State Road 56 and being arrested, per an FHP arrest affidavit.
- Oct 14, 2026A fatal wreck closed all lanes of US-41 northbound in Palmetto, and the ramp from I-275 to US-41 was also closed.