Collier County, FL (June 12, 2020) - A passenger was killed and a driver was seriously hurt in a rollover crash that occurred in Collier County on Thursday, June 11th. The crash took place along Imperial Golf Course Boulevard.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man was driving a car westbound on Imperial Golf Course Boulevard when the vehicle traveled onto a wet shoulder before rolling over. The unidentified passenger died at the scene while the driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Neither the driver nor the passenger has been identified at this time. The crash is still under investigation and it is not known why the car left the roadway at this time.
No further details have been released.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal crash in Collier County and our thoughts and condolences go out to all who have been affected.
Deadly Florida car accidents claimed the lives of about 3,000 individuals in 2018. These serious crashes can have devastating effects on families who are forced to move forward following the sudden loss of their loved ones. When a family member is taken by the actions of a negligent driver the crash becomes even more tragic. Police will continue to look into this tragic Collier County crash in order to determine the cause.
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