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Immokalee, FL (April 7, 2019) - A man is dead and four others are injured following a crash on State Road 29. The crash took place just before 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Benito Chavez Rojas was a passenger in Dodge Minivan traveling northbound on SR 29. The driver of the van, 26-year-old Alfonso Chavez Vazquez, failed to slow his vehicle and collided with the rear of a box truck driven by 60-year-old Elyse Alce. Rojas was killed as a result of the crash and three other passengers inside the van were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital in serious condition.
Police believe that alcohol may have played a role in the crash. They are continuing to investigate.
Ove 400,000 crashes are reported in Florida each year. Multi-vehicle accidents, such as this one, frequently occur on highways. A single mistake by a driver can trigger a series of actions which results in numerous cars being involved in a crash and causing several people to be injured. Our thoughts are with all of those injured in this accident, and we hope for a speedy recovery. Our condolences go out to the family of Benito Chavez Rojas.
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