Collier County, FL (June 16, 2020) - Two people lost their lives in a Collier County crash on I-75. The crash took place on Tuesday, June 16th around 4:45 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash at this time. According to troopers, the accident happened near mile marker 62. Traffic was diverted around the scene as investigators and rescue workers were in the area. The collision caused significant delays for motorists. There is no word on what caused the accident to occur or the number of vehicles that were involved. The victims' identities have not been released at this time.
No further details are available.
Car accidents in Florida claimed the lives of about 3,000 people in 2019. On average, a fatal crash is reported in our state every three hours. Motorists must always remain aware of their surroundings and take all proper precautions to avoid a crash from occurring. Unfortunately, many innocent victims are killed each year due to the actions of negligent drivers.
Our condolences go out to the families of those affected by this fatal Collier County car accident.
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