Florida

Man Killed in Accident at I-75 near Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers, FL

Published on: July 27, 2023

Date of Accident
July 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-75 near Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers, FL on July 26th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:45 p.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck is said to have collided with the rear of a dump truck under unclear circumstances. The impact pushed the dump truck into an SUV ahead of it, causing the SUV to collide with with a second vehicle. The driver of the semi-truck, who was not publicly identified, died at the scene. The conditions of the other drivers involved was not stated. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Dump Truck, SUV
Road/Highway
I-75 near Colonial Blvd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck, Dump Truck and a SUV were involved in a crash

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