1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County

Writer: Elyssa Morataya
Published: Updated:
Credit: UC Breaking

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.

Troopers and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash near Airport Pulling Road South and Estey Avenue at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to FHP, a red sedan traveling south on Airport Pulling Rd initiated an unprotected left turn in front of a pickup truck traveling north.

The front of the pickup truck collided with the right side of the red sedan. The passenger of the red sedan was pronounced dead on the scene.

A third gray sedan also sustained minor damage due to the crash.

It is unclear if there were any other injuries related to the crash.

The northbound lanes were temporarily closed while law enforcement worked the scene. The lanes have since reopened for regular traffic.

The crash is currently under investigation.

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