Fort Myers, FL (April 18, 2020) - One man was killed and another was critically injured in a crash that occurred on an I-75 exit ramp in Manatee County. The crash took place on Friday, April 17th.
According to reports, a 30-year-old man was traveling southbound on I-75 near US 301 when he attempted to exit the highway. He was driving at a high rate of speed, lost control of his vehicle and drove onto a grassy shoulder. The car then spun back onto the roadway before exiting again and striking a palm tree. The man was killed in the crash. His passenger, a 20-year-old man, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Black Medical Center. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
No additional details were immediately available.
We are saddened to hear of this serious crash in Fort Myers.
Approximately 3,000 lives were claimed in traffic accidents that took place last year in Florida. Each fatal crash is a tragic event for the family and loved ones who are most affected as the result of losing someone close to them. A deadly car accident must be carefully and closely investigated by authorities in order to determine how it took place and the cause of the crash.
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