Alico Road back open after deadly crash

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Alico Road is back open after a deadly crash involving a dump truck.

The crash happened at the intersection with Ben Hill Griffin Parkway just before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers tell WINK News a car was making a U-turn when the truck tried to go around and slammed into the car’s side.

Authorities say 84-year-old William Schosek of North Fort Myers was killed in the crash.

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