Florida

Rafael Gandoy, Armando Melendez Killed in Accident on SR 60 near Coronet Rd in Mulberry, FL

Date
February 25, 2020
Victim's Name(s)
Rafael Gandoy, Armando Melendez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

7500 Coronet Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Polk County's Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
SR 60 near Coronet Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer tires crossed a white fog line and collided with two pedestrians while taking a curve


What Happened

Polk County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a collision that killed two people at SR 60 near Coronet Rd in Mulberry, FL on February 25th, 2020. Officials say the incident happened around 8:21 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 54-year-old Francisco Botello-Hernandez reportedly crossed over a white fog line while negotiating a curve and collided with two pedestrians. The pedestrians were identified as Rafael Gandoy, 29, and Armando Melendez, 23, who both were killed in the collision. Botello-Hernandez was not injured and remained at the scene.

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