Quick Facts
Where: The intersection of CR 721 and SR 70, in Highlands County, FL
What Happened: One person was killed after being struck by a semi-truck
Participants:
- Semi-Truck Driver
- 88-Year-Old Pickup Driver
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- 88-Year-Old Pickup Driver, Fatality
Details
An 88-year-old man was killed in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of CR 721 and SR 70, in Highlands County, FL, on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the accident happened when the 88-year-old man attempted to go around a stopped vehicle, and was then struck by the semi-truck. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.