Florida

Driver Killed in Accident at US 1 near Cudjoe Key in Monroe County, FL

Published on: December 6, 2023

Date of Accident
December 5, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Cudjoe Key, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 1 near Cudjoe Key in Monroe County, FL on December 5th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. and involved a southbound semi-truck collided with a construction barricade under unclear circumstances. Reports indicate the barricade was unlit at the time of the collision, which resulted in an explosion that killed the driver of the truck. The driver was not publicly identified. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 1 near Cudjoe Key
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck collided with a constriction barricade

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