1 killed in Charlotte County US 17 crash

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. One person is dead after a crash at U.S. 17 and Taralane Drive east of Punta Gorda, Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Greg Bueno said.

The crash happened at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday when a car hit a pole and caught fire, according to Bueno.

Traffic was initially blocked in both directions on U.S. 17. Northbound traffic was being stopped at South Washington Loop, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, which advised drivers to avoid the area until 1 a.m.

No further information is immediately available.

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