Breaking News Overnight: North Port man killed after car strikes tree in Sarasota County

A 34-year-old North Port man was killed Friday night after his car collided with another vehicle and then struck a tree along Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:51 pm near Mile Marker 177.

According to the FHP report, a Chevrolet Impala and a Toyota were traveling in the outside northbound lane of I-75, with the Toyota ahead of the Impala.

Troopers said the Impala driver failed to stop or slow down. The front-right portion of the Impala collided with the left-rear portion of the Toyota.

Following the initial collision, the Impala traveled off the roadway and struck a tree.

The Impala’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Toyota’s driver, a 31-year-old Homestead man, was not injured.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Five key points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 8:51 pm on July 31.
• The collision happened near Mile Marker 177 on I-75 in Sarasota County.
• A Chevrolet Impala collided with the left rear of a Toyota.
• The Impala left the roadway and struck a tree.
• The 34-year-old Impala driver died, while the Toyota driver was not injured.

This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.