Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Driver Dead In Glades Crash

 MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Sedan / Truck – Trailer crash on 2/20/24 on US 27, Glades County at 4:20 am. Driver of sedan, 27 year old male from Beaumont, MS, not wearing a seat belt was  pronounced deceased on scene. The crash remains under investigation.

From the FHP report:

Vehicle -1 (Dodge Charger) was traveling east on the outside lane, traveling directly behind Vehicle-2 (Semi-truck with Trailer ).

Vehicle -2 began to slow for the changing of the posted speed limit (45 mph to 35 mph).

Vehicle -1 failed to ensure proper following distance and slow. The front of Vehicle 1 collided with the rear trailer portion of Vehicle 2.

Driver 1 was pronounced deceased on scene.

The crash remains under investigation. The 39 year old male truck driver from Winter Haven was not injured.

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