Two people killed in head-on collision on SR-70 in DeSoto County, Florida

Modified Date: 
Fri, 10/14/2022 - 8:12pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, October 13, 2022

2 people killed in 5-vehicle crash on SR-70 in DeSoto County

The car moved into the westbound lane to pass the SUV in front of it, colliding head-on with the westbound SUV, which was forced back into the semitruck. 

Five-car crash leaves two dead in DeSoto County

The crash happened on State Road 70 around 4:12 p.m., according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A 68-year-old man was attempting to pass the driver ahead of him eastbound on SR-70, approaching NW Florida Avenue. 

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on
Roadway: 
SR-70