Sarasota, FL (March 9, 2020) - Three people lost their lives and two were seriously injured in Sarasota during a crash involving a cement mixer. The crash took place on Monday, March 9th.
According to authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol, a total of seven vehicles collided with one another in the crash, which took place in the northbound lanes of the roadway. Officials responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. Troopers say that a man driving a 2006 Mack cement mixer died at the scene, along with a man driving a Dodge Durango and a 2018 Dodge 2500. None of the victims were immediately identified. Two others, 55-year-old Angela Blase, and a man driving a 2001 Chevy pickup sustained critical injuries. The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic, fatal crash that took place in Sarasota. Deadly accidents happen in our state about once every three hours. Many fatal crashes occur due to the negligence of at least one driver and often claim the lives of innocent victims. Sadly, it appears as though that was the case in this collision.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the victims during this difficult time.
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