Florida

Man Killed in Accident at State Rd 60 near Bartow, FL

Published on: March 7, 2025

Date of Accident
March 6, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Polk County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Rd 60 near Bartow, FL on March 6th, 2025. Police say the incident involved a tanker truck exiting a property turning left across an eastbound lane of travel before going westbound. Reports claim an approaching SUV headed eastbound at a high rate of speed before colliding with the rear of a tanker truck. The driver of the SUV, who was not publicly identified, was fatally injured. Authorities did not have additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Tanker Truck, SUV
Road/Highway
State Rd 60
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV and tanker truck were involved in a collision

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