Update On Interstate 75 Plane Crash

NAPLES, FLA.-Yesterday, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a crash involving a plane and two vehicles which occurred on southbound Interstate 75, near mile marker 106, one mile south of Exit 107 (Pine Ridge Road) and one mile north of Exit 105 (Golden Gate Parkway), in Collier County.

There were two fatalities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the lead investigative agency. As the lead investigative agency, the NTSB can provide further information once available. FHP is assisting with the investigation and processing of the scene.

The NTSB is requesting anyone with video of the 2/9/24 plane crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 106 to contact the NTSB via the following email address: Witness@NTSB.gov

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE:The northbound Interstate 75 lanes of Interstate 75 remain open. As a reminder, per Florida Statute 316.1945, stopping on a limited access road (Interstate 75) is prohibited unless a vehicle is disabled or necessary to render aid.
The southbound Interstate 75 lanes remain closed as the on-scene investigation continues.

For southbound travel, please avoid the area and seek an alternate route. Additional updates will be provided as they are available.

UPDATE: On 2/9/24, at approximately 3:12 pm, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a reported plane crash on southbound Interstate 75 at mile marker 106, Collier County. During the incident, two vehicles traveling south on Interstate 75 were damaged.

Vehicles Involved:

2015 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck – Driver (Male, 48 years old of Naples) sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

2023 Nissan Armada SUV – Driver (Female / age 66 of Massachusetts) and two passengers (Female / 85 years old of Massachusetts) / (Female, age 31 of Massachusetts) – No injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the lead investigative agency. FHP remains on scene assisting with the investigation.