Ave Maria Man Dies In Early Morning Crash On SR 29

DATE: 6/6/2026
TIME: 2: 20 AM
LOCATION: State Road 29, North of Interstate 75 – Collier County

CASE #: FHP26ON0262881
INVESTIGATOR: Corporal G. Zimmerly

VEHICLE 1: 2026 Chevy Silverado
DRIVER 1: Male // 40 Years Old // Ave Maria, Florida // Fatal

VEHICLE 2: 2019 Ford Fusion
DRIVER 2: Male // 21 Years Old // Felda, Florida //Non-Incapacitating Injury
PASSENGER 1: Male // 51 Years Old // Sunnyside, Washington // Non-Incapacitating Injury

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1 was traveling north on State Road 29, north of Interstate 75.
Vehicle 2 was traveling south on State Road 29, north of Interstate 75.
Vehicle 1 entered the southbound travel lane and the front left of Vehicle 1 collided with the left right of Vehicle 2

Driver 1 was pronounced deceased on scene.


The crash remains under investigation.

Editor's Note: 2-3 am are one of the most dangerous times to drive due to fatigue