NOKOMIS, Fla. – A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Colonial Lane E. on Thursday afternoon has resulted in one fatality and severe traffic delays.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:50 PM, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), which is currently on the scene assisting the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) with the investigation.
Authorities have confirmed that one victim was pronounced deceased at the site of the collision. An additional victim was injured and transported by ambulance to a medical facility for treatment. The condition of the hospitalized victim has not yet been released.
As the Florida Highway Patrol conducts its traffic homicide investigation, both southbound lanes of S. Tamiami Trail have been closed to traffic.
Motorists are strongly urged to seek an alternate route and avoid the area around S. Tamiami Trail and Colonial Lane E. for the foreseeable future as investigators process the scene and work to determine the cause of the crash.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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