Florida

Man Killed in Tow Truck Truck Accident at Poinciana Pkwy in Osceola County, FL

Published on: July 25, 2023

Date of Accident
July 24, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Poinciana Pkwy, Poinciana, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at Poinciana Pkwy in Osceola County, FL on July 24th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9:22 a.m. According to investigators, a tow truck was headed northbound, approaching a construction zone. Authorities allege a northbound water tanker truck truck went into the lane of the tow truck, the vehicles colliding in the process. The collision caused the 24-year-old tow truck operator, who was not publicly identified, to be ejected from the vehicle. He suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The operator of the tanker truck, a 65-year-old Winter Park man, was hospitalized with suspected serious injuries. No additional details were available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tow Truck, Water Tanker Truck
Road/Highway
Poinciana Pkwy
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tow truck collided with a water tanker truck

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