Fatal wrong-way collision reported on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, Florida

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/23/2018 - 8:16am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 21, 2018

State troopers close NB I-75 lanes at Fruitville Road to investigate fatal wrong way crash

State troopers are investigating a fiery, two-vehicle traffic crash on NB I-75 at Mile Marker 212. Authorities said the crash involved a wrong-way driver.

2 people killed in wrong-way crash on I-75 in Sarasota County

The FHP said the head-on crash happened around 3:45 a.m. Both the Chevy HHR and Ford Four Drive involved in the crash caught on fire after colliding.

Two killed in Sarasota wrong-way crash on I-75; drivers question nearby intersection

The crash is still under investigation, but troopers believe the driver got onto the highway at University Parkway, the same spot as the new diverging diamond interchange.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Interstate 75

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