Florida

Two Men Killed in Accident at State Rd 70 in DeSoto County, FL

Published on: October 17, 2022

Date of Accident
October 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash at State Rd 70 in DeSoto County, FL on October 14th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:12 p.m. According to investigators, five vehicles were involved in a crash after another attempting to pass another vehicle. A 68-year-old male and 72-year-old male suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
SUV, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
State Rd 70
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Five vehicles were involved in a crash

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