Two people were killed in a Monday morning crash in Hillsborough County.

  • Howard William Hawkins Jr., Marcellus Andre Shackelford died at scene
  • Crash happened on Morris Bridge Road
  • Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigating

The victims, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, have been identified as Howard William Hawkins Jr., 50, of Zephyrhills, and Marcellus Andre Shackelford, 38, of Tampa.

The crash occurred at about 6:45 a.m. on Morris Bridge Road and forced road closures.

Authorities said Hawkins Jr. was traveling southbound on Morris Bridge Road and that Shackelford was driving northbound.

"For an unknown reason(s), Mr. Hawkins crossed over the center line and struck Mr. Shackelford head-on," the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

Both drivers died at the scene.

Officials said there were no indications of impairment.