Florida

One Person Killed in Accident at State Route 31 in Charlotte County, FL

Published on: May 4, 2022

Date of Accident
May 4, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 31, Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a collision that killed a man at State Route 31 in Charlotte County, FL on May 4th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:45 a.m. They say a bo truck operated by a 29-year-old Tampa man was headed northbound on Route 31 when a passenger sedan operated by a 23-year-old Fort Myers man collided with a the front left of the truck. The impact sent the car into a guardrail before catching fire. The driver died at the scene. The box truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
State Route 31
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box truck collided with a passenger car

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