Charlotte County, FL - Man Killed in Two-Car Crash on State Road 776
A man from Punta Gorda died in a two-vehicle crash in Charlotte County on Friday. The crash occurred along State Road 776 near the intersection with Toledo Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 75-year-old man was traveling westbound near the intersection. At the same time, a second vehicle was traveling eastbound, also approaching the same intersection. The man attempted to make a left turn but collided with the other vehicle. The first vehicle left the roadway and struck a traffic utility box. The second vehicle also left the roadway and rolled over before coming to rest. The 75-year-old driver died as a result of his injuries while the driver of the second vehicle was not injured. Read more