November 11, 2026, HENDRY COUNTY – 6978 COUNTY ROAD 78 – FATAL
DATE: 11/11/2026
TIME: 5:00PM
LOCATION: 6978 County Road 78 (Hendry County)
CASE #: FHP26ON0532306
INVESTIGATOR: Trooper D. Hernandez
VEHICLE 1: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
DRIVER 1: Female, 34 Years Old from Labelle, Florida – FATAL
VEHICLE 2: 2022 Kenworth Dump Truck
DRIVER 2: Male, 48 Years Old from Labelle, Florida – No Injury
SYNOPSIS:
Vehicle 1 was traveling east on County Road 78, negotiating a curve just east of Hidden Hammock Drive.
Vehicle 2 was traveling west on County Road 78, traveling around the same curve, and approaching Hidden Hammock Drive.
Vehicle 1 crossed the double yellow centerline and entered the westbound travel lane / direct path of Vehicle 2.
Vehicle 1 sideswiped Vehicle 2. Post collision, Vehicle 1 continued to travel east, and entered a canal located along the westbound shoulder.
Driver 1 sustained critical injuries, was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.
The crash remains under investigation.
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