North Fort Myers man, two children, killed on crash on I-75
A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153.
FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was traveling at a high rate of speed south in I-75 and “abruptly veered” into the northbound lanes into the path of a Hyundai Santa Fe.
The front of the Jeep impacted the left side of the Hyundai, causing the Santa Fe to separate into two pieces and come to rest on the right shoulder.
FHP officials stated the driver of the Santa Fe, a 25-year-old male, and a young boy were pronounced dead at the scene. A second boy was transported by med flight to Tampa General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The two juveniles were ages 5 and 6. All three were from North Fort Myers.
The driver of the Jeep, a 28-year-old from Laurel, New York, sustained “serious injury” and was transported to a local hospital.
FHP officials stated the crash remains under investigation, with charges pending.