Bear killed by box truck in Collier County

Roaming black bear. (Credit: FWC)

A black bear was killed in a collision with a truck on I-75 in Collier County early Wednesday.

The Florida Highway Patrol says the bear ran into the path of the truck on the interstate, east of CR-951.

The bear was pronounced dead at the scene.

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