VENICE, Fla., – On Thursday night, a 52-year-old Nokomis, Florida man was killed and a 64-year-old Miami, Florida man was severely injured in a fatal car accident. The accident occurred on Laurel Road East in Venice, Florida.
According to reports, a pickup truck driver ran a red light near the I-75 overpass and collided with two cars turning onto Laurel Road East from the I-75 ramp. The FHP has yet to release the names of the victims.
The Florida Highway Patrol has yet to release any information about the hit-and-run driver’s whereabouts. This accident had caused Laurel Road East to be closed for several hours. If you have any additional information about this deadly crash, please contact FHP immediately. This is an ongoing investigation and there is no additional information at this time.