Failing tire causes fatal Punta Gorda pickup truck rollover crash

PUNTA GORDA, FL – A crash claimed the life of a 52-year-old man when a left rear tire on a 2005 Ford Ranger came loose, which resulted in a rollover crash.

This fatal wreck happened on I-75 North at mile marker 162 before 11:45 p.m. Monday, Cape Coral Breeze reported. When the tire came undone, the driver – a 61-year-old man – lost control of the truck and drifted off to the right before it overturned.

The 61-year-old man from North Fort Myers sustained minor injuries, while the 52-year-old man, a front seat passenger, was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he later died. In addition, another truck passenger – a 34-year-old woman – suffered serious injuries.

A Florida Highway Patrol preliminary report indicated that the 52-year-old man did not wear his seatbelt, while the 34-year-old woman and 61-year-old man did.

If you lost a loved one to a deadly collision caused by another party or entity in the greater Fort Myers area, our team of Fort Myers fatal automobile accident attorneys can help. They can examine the details of your wreck to determine if you could pursue a wrongful death claim and recover compensation for your losses. Submit a contact form or call The Pendas Law Firm at 844-200-0000 for a free, no-obligation case review.

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on August 9, 2023 Tags: Fort Myers

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