Naples man dies in Collier County crash

Writer: Derrick Shaw
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Florida Highway Patrol vehicle. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol

A 68-year-old Naples man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Collier County on Friday night.

Troopers reported the crash occurred at 10:36 p.m. on 66th Street SW near 63rd Street SW.

According to a press release, the SUV driven by the man was traveling north on 66th Street SW when the vehicle traveled off the roadway, crossed both lane of 63rd Street SW, entered the grassy shoulder and collided with a culvert that sent the vehicle airborne, colliding with a second culvert.

The man was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

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