Joseph Nauman killed when his car strikes utility pole on US 41 in Sarasota County on May 17.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:33amAccident Date:
Friday, May 16, 2014Sarasota crash claims life of Fort Myers man
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report Nauman was traveling north in his 2013 Ford van when the vehicle drifted off the east shoulder where it struck a utility pole. The pole broke and dropped several live wires onto a 2002 Buck driven by Richard Bacik of Sarasota.
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A Fort Myers man died Saturday from injuries sustained in a crash in Sarasota County.
Joseph Nauman was pronounced dead at the scene just after 10 a.m. The incident occurred near the intersection of US 41 and McIntosh Rd.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report Nauman was traveling north in his 2013 Ford van when the vehicle drifted off the east shoulder where it struck a utility pole. The pole broke and dropped several live wires onto a 2002 Buck driven by Richard Bacik of Sarasota.
Bacik, 51, was stopped for a traffic light and was not hurt. Several lanes of the intersection were closed for a couple of hours during the investigation.
A utility crew fixed the damaged pole.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Joseph Nauman
Richard Bacik
Roadway:
US 41 and McIntosh Rd.City:
Fort Myers, FLCounty:
Lee County, FLArea:
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
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