Sunday, August 09, 2026

Sheriff Vehicle Involved In Hendry County Crash

FHP Press Release –Hendry County -Montura Avenue / South Hacienda Street

DATE: 8/8/26
TIME: 7:55 PM
LOCATION: Montura Avenue / South Hacienda Street, Hendry County

CASE #: FHP26ON0368884

INVESTIGATOR: Trooper B. Petty

VEHICLE 1: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe (Marked Hendry County Sheriff’s Office)
DRIVER 1: Male / Age 24 / Clewiston / Minor Injury
VEHICLE 2: 2016 Chevrolet Cruz
DRIVER 2: Female / Age 61 / Clewiston / Non-Incapacitating Injury

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1 (Marked Hendry County Sheriff’s Office SUV -equipped with activated emergency lights and siren) was traveling east on Montura Avenue, approaching the posted stop sign intersection of South Hacienda Street.

Vehicle 2 was traveling south on South Hacienda Street, approaching the (no posted stop sign) intersection of Montura Avenue

Vehicle 1 proceeded past the stop sign, entered the intersection and the front of Vehicle 1 collided with the side of Vehicle 2.

Post collision, Vehicle 1 traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Post collision, Vehicle 2 rotated, traveled off the roadway, and collided with a concrete pillar and fence.

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

The crash remains under investigation.

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