Crash On I-75 Closes Toll Lanes

NAPLES, FL. -- The Florida Highway Patrol is on scene of a semi truck (hauling an empty cement tanker) traffic crash. The semi-truck collided with the toll plaza and a passenger vehicle, located on eastbound Interstate 75, at mile marker 100.

A toll plaza worker sustained serious injuries and was flown to an area hospital. Two occupants in the passenger vehicle were transported with minor injuries.

Several of the eastbound Interstate 75 toll lanes have been closed. The inside sun pass lane and left attended lane remain open at this time.

UPDATE:

The driver of the semi-truck fell asleep behind the wheel.

Road Closure Update:

The #1 toll booth sustained extensive damage, the #1, #2 and #3 toll lanes remain closed for repairs. The #5 sun pass lane and the #4 lane remain open.

Drowsy Driving Prevention:

Throughout the month of September, FLHSMV and FHP is aiming to educate the public regarding drowsy driving prevention on Florida roads. FHP urges drivers to safely pull off the road and take a break if they are having difficulty focusing, find themselves yawning repeatedly, or are drifting into other lanes. No matter how far your destination may be, driving drowsy is never worth the risk.

Photos are courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol.