Truck Driver Dead After Crash On SR29 In Collier County

Collier County - State Road 29 / Jane Scenic Road –FATAL~

DATE: 6/1/2026
TIME: 7:46 AM
LOCATION: State Road 2 / Jane Scenic Road, Collier County

CASE #: FHP26ON0254493
INVESTIGATOR: Corporal P. Kirk

VEHICLE 1: 2018 GMC Terrain
DRIVER 1: Male / 40 years old / Immokalee / No Injury
PASSENGER 1: Male / 39 years old / Immokalee / FATAL

VEHICLE 2: 2019 AUTC Xpeditor Truck
DRIVER 2: Male / 40 years old / Naples / Non-Incapacitating Injury

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1 was traveling south on State Road 29, approaching Janes Scenic Drive.
Vehicle 2 was traveling south on State Road 29 ahead of Vehicle 1 and slowed to negotiate a right turn onto Janes Scenic Drive.
Driver 1 failed to slow Vehicle 1.

The front right portion of Vehicle 1 collided into the left rear portion of Vehicle 2.
Post collision, Vehicle 1 overturned.

Vehicle 1 / Passenger 1 sustained serious injuries, was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hendry County Arrests - Drugs, Probation Violations, DUI

ARREST BLOTTER

05/25/2026 – 05/31/2026

Felony/DUI Arrest

Cly’Tavious Noel Shepherd, 20, LaBelle was arrested on May 25, 2026, by Det. T. Lewis on charges of Flee & Elude Law Enforcement

David Lee Bryant, 45, Clewiston was arrested on May 25, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff J. Estiverne on charges of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked - Habitual Offender

Javier Garcia, 35, LaBelle was arrested on May 26, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Sawicki on charges of DUI

Zae Juan Dashaun Spears, 26, Belle Glade on May 26, 2026, by K9 Deputy L. Rodriguez on charges of Driving While License Suspended – Habitual Offender

Irvin Jaimes, 33l Clewiston was arrested on May 26, 2026, K9 Deputy L. Rodriguez on charges of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Yonatan L. Morterroso, 18, LaBelle was arrested on May 27, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff S. Farraj on charges of Possession of Cocaine and Operation of Motor Vehicle without Valid Driver’s License

Sharoad Unshae Brown, 39, Clewiston was arrested on May 27, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff N. Velazquez Olvera on charges of Possession of Ammunition by Florida Convicted Felon and Driving While Suspended/Revoked – 3rd of Subsequent Offense

Albert Thomas Monroe, 44, Seffner, Florida was arrested on May 28, 2026, by K9 Deputy L. Rodriguez on Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Gildardo Torres, 23, Immokalee was arrested on May 28, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Probation Violation

Fatima Maria Hernandez, 32, Ft. DeNaud was arrested on May 28, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff G. Camacho on charges of Driving While Licenses Suspended – Habitual Offender

Rosalee Nellie Hopkins, 56, LaBelle was arrested on May 28, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Blanco on charges of DUI and Threaten Death or Harm to LEO

Amber Lynn Staley, 33, Leesburg was arrested on May 28, 2026, by K9 Deputy L. Rodriguez on charges of Flee/Elude Law Enforcement and Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – 2nd Subsequent Offense

Juan Lee Pujol, 29, Clewiston was arrested on May 28, 2026, by K9 Deputy L. Rodriguez on charges of Resisting Officer without Violence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell/Manu/Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to Transport Drugs

Jesus Juan Jorge, 45, Ft. Lauderdale, was arrested on May 29. 2026, by Deputy Sheriff J. Hannam on charges of Battery, False Imprisonment and Obstruction of Justice

17-year-old male, LaBelle was arrested on May 30, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff S. Farraj on charges of Tampering with Evidence and Felony Probation Violation

Laura Ann Warren, 55, LaBelle was May 31, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff S. Farraj on an Outstanding Warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance and Failure to Register of Motor Vehicle

Three Dead In Tesla Crash Into Truck And Good Samaritan

DATE: 5/31/2026
TIME: 3:54 AM

LOCATION: Southbound Interstate 75 @ 107 Mile Marker/Pine Ridge Road Exit, Collier County
CASE #: FHP26ON0252893
INVESTIGATOR: Trooper D. Blake / Corporal M. Dzugan

VEHICLE 1: 2023 Tesla
DRIVER 1: Male / Age 20 / Naples / Serious Injury
PASSENGER 1: Male / Age 19 / Naples / Serious Injury
PASSENGER 2: Male / Age 18 / Naples / FATAL
PASSENGER 3: Male / Age 19 / Naples / FATAL
PASSENGER 4: Male / Age 20 / Naples / Serious Injury

VEHICLE 2: 2014 Freightliner Box Truck
DRIVER 2: Male / 31 years old / Naples / Minor Injury

PEDESTRIAN 1 (Driver of BMW): Male / Age 25 / Naples / FATAL

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 2 (box truck) was traveling south on Interstate 75 at mile marker 107 (Pine Ridge Road Exit). Vehicle 2 drifted off of the roadway, veered back onto southbound Interstate 75 and overturned, blocking the center and outside travel lanes. Driver 2 sustained minor injuries and exited Vehicle 2.

Post Vehicle 2 crash, a passerby BMW Passenger Car (not involved in the crash) stopped at the crash scene and the driver (Pedestrian 1) exited the BMW to assist Driver 2.

Vehicle 1 (Tesla) was traveling south on Interstate 75 at mile marker 107, approaching the overturned Vehicle 2 and Pedestrian 1. The front of Vehicle 1 collided with the underside portion of the overturned Vehicle 2 and Pedestrian 1.

Vehicle 1 Passengers 2 and 3 were pronounced deceased on scene.

Driver 1 and Vehicle 1 Passengers 1 and 4 sustained serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

Pedestrian 1 sustained critical injuries, was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Driver 2 sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

Three Vehicle Crash On SR-78 Results In Injuries

DATE: 05/29/2026
TIME: 07:37 AM
LOCATION: SR-78 (Pine Island Road) / Piney Road

CASE #: FHP26ON0249504

INVESTIGATOR: Trooper Jorge

VEHICLE 1: Gray Mazda SUV
DRIVER 1: Male / Age 78 / Nort Fort Myers / No seatbelt / Trauma serious injuries
VEHICLE 2: White Ford Taurus
DRIVER 2: Female / Age 63/ North Fort Myers / Seat belted / Transported non trauma
VEHICLE 3: White Lexus Sedan
DRIVER 3: Male / Age 26/ Labelle / Seat belted / Not Injured

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1was traveling west on SR-78 (Pine Island Road) and was stopped on the westbound left-turn lane, yielding to a flashing yellow left-turn arrow.

Vehicle 2 was traveling east on SR-78 on the eastbound left lane.

Vehicle 3 was traveling east on the right eastbound lane, adjacent / behind Vehicle 2.

Driver 1 failed to yield to Vehicle 2 and initiated a left turn.

Subsequently, the front right of Vehicle 1 collided with the front left of Vehicle 2. The impact caused Vehicle 2 to be redirected right, and the right side of Vehicle 2 collided with the front of Vehicle 3.

The crash remains under investigation.

Janice McMahan Dies At 80

Janice S. McMahan, a devoted public servant and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Labelle, Florida. Born on February 26, 1946, in Washington, DC, Janice dedicated her life to serving others with grace and commitment.

Janice enjoyed a distinguished career spanning five decades. She spent 25 years as an Administrative Assistant for the Federal Government, where her professionalism and dedication left a lasting impression on colleagues and superiors alike. Following this, she continued her exemplary service as Administrative Assistant to the city manager of Daytona Beach Shores for another 25 years, retiring in 2023. Her tireless work ethic and warm spirit earned her the respect and admiration of many throughout her years of service.

A former resident of Ormond Beach, Florida, Janice was deeply intertwined with the local community. Her life was marked by a quiet strength and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Janice is survived by her beloved sons, Darren (Angie) McMahan and David McMahan, who carry forward her legacy of kindness and resilience. She was also the proud grandmother to Shane McMahan, Justin McMahan, and Taylor Rittenhouse, as well as a great-grandmother to two dear children whose lives she enriched with her love. Her sister, Roberta Reynolds, along with four nieces—Lisa Jung King, Christina Reynolds, Diane Jung Sothoron, and Victoria Reynolds—and seven nephews—Scott Hazen, Garit Preble, Richard Reynolds, Mathew Hazen, Stephen Hazen, Joseph Preble, and Dana Preble—survive her, remembering her fondly as a guiding and loving presence.

Janice was preceded in death by her devoted spouse, James McMahan; her brother, Gary Preble; and her parents, Robert and Cecile Preble.

A life characterized by service, devotion, and love, Janice S. McMahan’s memory will continue to inspire all who knew her. She remains in the hearts of her family and the many friends who were blessed to know her.

Memorial contributions in honor of Janice may be made to the American Cancer Society, reflecting her enduring commitment to causes close to her heart.