Florida

One Person Killed in Accident at US Hwy 98 in Polk County, FL

Published on: April 4, 2023

Date of Accident
April 3, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US Hwy 98, Okeechobee, Polk County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured several others at US Hwy 98 in Polk County, FL on April 3rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6 a.m. According to investigators, a migrant worker bus was traveling westbound before allegedly crossing into an eastbound lane and colliding with an eastbound tanker truck. The collision left one person on the bus with fatal injuries. Nine passenger and the tanker truck driver were hospitalized with various injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Tanker Truck, Migrant Worker Van
Road/Highway
US Hwy 98
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (10)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tanker Truck collided with a migrant worker bus

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