Sarasota, FL (March 26, 2020) - One man was killed and three others were hurt in a crash that happened along I-75 in Sarasota County. The crash was reported on Wednesday, March 25th around 3:25 p.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Dodge truck was traveling southbound on the I-75 on-ramp near Fruitville Road. The truck pulled onto the grassy median as two men exited to adjust its load. While the truck was on the median, a Nissan driven by 49-year-old John Chipley Algar struck the rear-end of the Dodge, causing it to rotate. Algar died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. 22-year-old Reonte J. Scott, who was a passenger in the Dodge was seriously hurt. Two others sustained minor injuries.
The crash is under investigation at this time and no further information is available.
A reportable crash takes place on Florida's roadways approximately every 92 seconds. When you or a loved one have been involved in a crash, you may feel confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. This is especially true when the crash was caused by the negligence of another driver.
We wish to extend our condolences to the victims and their families following this tragic crash in Sarasota.
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