Friday, May 08, 2009

One Dead In Hendry Crash

Lehigh Man Dead - LaBelle Man Minor Injuries

LABELLE, FL. -- James W. Withrow, 46, of Lehigh Acres, was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang eastbound on State Road 80 Wednesday near Everhigh Acres Boulevard, when he crossed the centerline of the roadway and collided with a Ford Crown Victoria heading west, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Withrow died on the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was driven by Dionicio D. Rodriquez, 51 of LaBelle. Rodriguez was taken to Hendry Region Medical Center in Clewiston with minor injuries. Rodriquez was wearing a seatbelt.

Withrow�s Mustang ended up on a grassy shoulder of the road while the Ford ended up on the opposite side of the road. An investigation is pending on alcohol use by Withrow.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous12:19 AM

    We love you so much Jimmy, we know you are in heaven with God. Thanks for everything.

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