LaBelle, FL (September 7, 2024) – Two men tragically lost their lives in a three-vehicle collision on State Rd 80 in Hendry County on Friday, September 6. The crash involved a pickup truck, an SUV, and a tractor-trailer. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the pickup truck sideswiped the SUV, then crossed the median, crashing into the tractor-trailer.
Both the pickup truck and the tractor-trailer were engulfed in flames following the collision. The two men, aged 47 and 18, from LaBelle, were pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver was not injured, while the tractor-trailer driver sustained minor injuries.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, including determining who was driving the pickup at the time. Further information is expected as the investigation continues.