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Child dead after major crash on I-75 southbound in Lee County
by Victoria Costa
7:45 PM EST, Mon January 03, 2022
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An 8-year-old girl has died after a three-car crash on I-75 southbound Friday morning, involving a fuel tanker.
A sedan that was driven by a 30-year-old man failed to slow down for traffic while traveling south on I-75. The driver crashed into the back of an SUV, causing the SUV to collide with the back of an empty fuel tanker.
The SUV driven by a 27-year-old Nashville woman came to rest on top of the front portion of the sedan. The passengers inside the SUV involved a 29-year-old man, an 8-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old girl.
The 8-year-old was confirmed deceased after being transported to Golisano Children's Hospital, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver of the SUV and the passenger were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The driver of the sedan was also transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in serious condition as well.
All southbound I-75 lanes have reopened after being closed due to the crash.
FHP is still investigating.
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