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One man dead after single-car crash in Charlotte County

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla — A 76-year-old man from North Port has died after a single-car crash in Charlotte County.

Florida Highway Patrol says the man was driving in a sedan traveling northbound on State Road 776 in the outside lane.

Troopers say the man possibly experienced a medical episode.

His vehicle traveled crossed the grass median and collided with several small shrubs on the west shoulder.

Troopers say the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.

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