Florida

Man Killed in Accident at Alligator Alley in Collier County, FL

Published on: March 14, 2022

Date of Accident
March 11, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Alligator Alley, Ochopee, Collier County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at Alligator Alley in Collier County, FL on March 11th, 2022. Police say the incident happened when a flatbed truck hauling wood lost control around 5 a.m. The truck is said to have lost control at a curve and struck a guardrail before veering into a canal. A passenger in the truck was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. The driver was hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Flatbed Truck
Road/Highway
Alligator Alley
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control at a curve and struck a guardrail before overturning into a canal

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