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Fort Myers woman dies in car crash

Lee County Sheriff's Office
Posted at 1:23 PM, Sep 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-27 19:39:02-04

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE : The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal accident on I-75 at Luckett Road on Sunday.

Troopers said the 34-year-old Fort Myers woman was traveling on I-75 on the outside lane and abruptly veered right just beyond the overpass.

Authorities said she struck a large light pole, resulting in the car to overturn and catch fire.

Troopers said the woman died due to the crash.

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The Lee County Sheriff's Office says all southbound lanes on I-75 at Luckett Road are shutdown due to a vehicle fire.

Deputies are encouraging drivers to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.