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Man Killed in Accident at I-75 in Collier County, FL

Published on: February 2, 2022

Date of Accident
February 1, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-75, Tamarac, Collier County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-75 in Collier County, FL on February 1st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 10 a.m. A pickup truck headed eastbound on I-75 operated by a  36-year-old Port Charlotte man is said to have collided with a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was westbound on the road, went into a paved median and proceeded to turn into a left eastbound lane. The Port Charlotte man suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The other driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pickup truck collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer turning around on the interstate

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