Florida

Two People Killed in Accident at I-75 near Bushnell, FL

Published on: August 26, 2021

Date of Accident
August 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-75, Bushnell, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-75 near Bushnell, FL on August 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when a tractor-trailer took evasive action to avoid a truck ahead that was slowing. It then veered across a center line and overturned inside a guardrail. An SUV was then pushed into the rear of a box truck and the first truck collided with a tractor-trailer carrying metal pipes. The driver of the SUV, a 1-year-old passenger and the driver of the pipe truck all suffered minor injuries. The driver of the first truck suffered fatal injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
I-75
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer too evasive action to avoid a truck ahead that was sling, veered across a center line and overturned inside a guardrail

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