Port Charlotte, FL (March 31, 2020) - A 69-year-old man was killed in a crash that took place in Port Charlotte on Monday, March 31st. The crash happened on El Jobean Road near the intersection with Hollis Avenue.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, William Slater was at a stop sign at the intersection. As he pulled out, he collided with an oncoming vehicle. Slater's vehicle then went into the median before coming to rest. Rescue workers transported Slater to Northport Sarasota Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the second vehicle was not hurt in the crash.
Troopers are still investigating the cause of the collision. No additional information has been released at this time.
Deadly car accidents take place in Florida about once every three hours. When a fatal collision occurs, police must carefully investigate the cause of the crash and determine why it took place and who was responsible. Fatal car accidents are obviously a very devastating and heartbreaking experience for family members who are left to deal with the sudden loss of their loved ones.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of William Slater.
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