Car crashes into Collier County canal leaving one person dead

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating another fatal crash in Southwest Florida Sunday.

The incident happened in the early morning hours on 24th Ave NE near the Golden Gate Estates area of Collier County.

At 10:37 a.m. a person called 911 and said a car had crashed into a canal. FHP confirms the crash happened around 3:30 a.m.

According to FHP, a 2019 Dodge Crossroad was moving fast westbound on 24th Ave NE, approaching the end of the road, when the car hit a reflective sign. The car went airborne off the road and landed in a canal upside down.

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