11:13 a.m.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a crash near the Palm Beach Boulevard exit in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75.
The crash is blocking one lane of traffic and is causing delays. Use caution when traveling in the area.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man in his early 20’s was rushed to a nearby hospital after a Lehigh Acres crash, officials said.
Only one car was involved in the crash on Lee Boulevard and State Road 82 and no other injuries were reported.
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to and is investigating the crash.
The crash is causing some delays, so use caution when driving in the area.
It’s not known what caused the crash.
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ALVA, Fla. — A semi-truck flipped over and caught on fire off State Road 31 and Fox Hill Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers responded to the crash on Monday morning. Injuries were reported, but information about how many people or the extent of injuries is not known.
FHP is investigating the cause of the crash.
Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest.
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near the Collier and Golden Gate exits were completely shut down due to a rollover crash, officials said.
One lane of NB I-75 has reopened and the on ramp from Collier Boulevard is open to traffic, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said.
At least five people were injured in the crash that involved a semi-truck that rolled over and one other vehicle, troopers said.
FHP is investigating the cause of the crash.
Expect major delays in the area.
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All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 are blocked between Collier & Golden Gate exits. NB I-75 traffic will be diverted onto Collier Boulevard.
Expect delays due to a crash.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Multiple deputies were investigating a crash on Littleton Road and North Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers.
A car with its airbags deployed and damage to the driver side was found in a grassy field near a ravine off of North Cleveland Avenue.
Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were on scene and said the car had a broken axle.
NBC2 crews saw debris on the sidewalk and a deputy using his spotlight to search for something.
It’s not known what caused the crash or if the driver was with the car when deputies arrived.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A plan to nix the massive toll road expansion known as M-CORES is finally moving in the Florida House.
The legislation, cleared by its one and only House committee stop Friday, is expected to save the state millions while still alleviating traffic along US 19.
Governor Ron DeSantis on the other hand seems uninterested in the Senate’s proposed revamped roads project, which would undo much of the M-CORES plan passed two years ago.
“Obviously, I put my John Hancock initially, so I obviously supported it,” said Governor DeSantis in a March press conference.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Toledo Blade Boulevard in North Port.
Traffic is delayed in the southbound lanes of I-75 in that area.
Florida Highway Patrol is on scene investigating the crash.
No other information was immediately available.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — One pedestrian died after they were hit by a car in North Fort Myers early Friday morning, deputies said.
Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene on Orange Grove Boulevard near Saint Clair Avenue West after 5 a.m.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are also on scene and said the pedestrian involved in the crash died.
The crash is under investigation.
Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information once it is released.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Fowler Street and Dora Street overnight, officials said.
NBC2 crews arrived at the crash just after midnight on Friday and saw a car with a broken windshield stopped on Fowler Street at Dora Street.
Yellow crime scene tape surrounded the crash site.
The 20-year-old man was running across the street when he was hit and was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital in serious condition, officers said.
There was a roadblock in the area as crews investigated and worked to clear the scene, but the road has since reopened.
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