Collier County, FL (December 17, 2019) - A man from Naples was killed in a crash that took place in Collier County. The crash occurred on Monday, December 16th.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 72-year-old Perry Switzen was driving eastbound on Randall when he slowed to make a northbound turn onto Approach Boulevard around 9:20 p.m. The car behind Perry, driven by 28-year-old Jorge Santos Herrarte, failed to reduce its speed and collided with the left side of Switzen's vehicle. Switzen was taken to NCH Northeast after the crash where he later died from his injuries. Herrarte received minor injuries.
An investigation is ongoing at this time and charges are pending against Herrarte.
According to NHTSA, a reportable crash happens in Florida about every 92 seconds. Unfortunately, many of these crashes will also involve death or serious injury to the victim. Negligent drivers are common in Florida and a single act of negligence can have life-changing or fatal consequences in a matter of seconds.
We wish to extend our sympathies to the family of Perry Switzen during this difficult time.
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