LEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old woman is dead after the commercial tractor/trailer she was driving veered off I-10 into a tree.
According to the report, the tractor/trailer was traveling eastbound on I-10 in the outside lane near the 260 mile marker when, for an unknown reason, the driver veered off the roadway onto the south shoulder.
The vehicle then struck a large tree near a body of water, ejecting the driver, according to the report.
Paramedic's said the driver was deceased when they arrived.
The driver's name has not been released.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene of a deadly crash on I-10EB that is partially blocking lanes between the Lee and Madison exits.
Troopers report that the crash happened around 12:41 p.m. on Thursday near mile marker 260.
At least one person has died in the crash. At this time, the right lane of I-10 EB is blocked due to the crash.
It's unclear at this time how many cars are involved in the crash.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.
