Crash in Collier County sends 2 people to the hospital

CREATED Mar. 14, 2013

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Naples, Fla. - Two people had to be airlifted Thursday afternoon after an accident between a Dump Truck and Toyota Prius.

The accident happened on US 41 and Rattle Snake Hammock Road in Naples.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say 81-year-old Maria Diaz was driving her Prius and did not see a Dump Truck in her path when she turned into an Ace Hardware parking lot.

Diaz and the driver of the dump trunk 47-year-old Luis Diaz were both airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital where they remain in serious condition.

FHP is investigating this accident.