Collier County, FL (August 5, 2021) - A man from Immokalee died in a crash that took place in Collier County on Thursday morning. The accident happened on Immokalee Road near Everglades Boulevard.
Police say that a 40-year-old Immokalee man was driving an SUV when he tried to pass a pickup truck while traveling westbound on Immokalee. As the driver merged back into their travel lane and struck the side of the truck. The SUV rolled over, ejecting a 43-year-old man from Immokalee. The 43-year-old man died at the scene. The SUV then traveled off the roadway and onto a grass shoulder before coming to rest. There is no word on the identity of the deceased victim and no word on any further injuries.
An investigation is ongoing. No further information has been released.
Car accidents in Florida happen approximately once every 90 seconds. All motorists and passengers are at risk of being hurt in a crash that can take place at any given time. As a result, drivers should always drive carefully and responsibly to reduce their risk of being involved in a crash.
Our condolences are with the victim's family following this fatal car accident in Collier County.
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