Florida

Woman Killed in Accident at I-75 in Sumter County, FL

Published on: August 16, 2021

Date of Accident
August 14, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-75, Weston, Sumter County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at I-75 in Sumter County, FL on August 13th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around midnight. A Toyota Camry operated by a 23-year-old woman lost control when she allegedly fell asleep at the the wheel. The Camry drifted into a shoulder and center median after overcorrection before hitting a guardrail. The woman and her 22-year-old passenger were standing near the vehicle, which did not have lights active, when they and the vehicle were struck by a tractor-trailer. The 23-year-old died at the scene. Her passenger was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Camry, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-75
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle involved in an earlier incident was struck by a tractor-trailer

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