Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Charlotte County last night that resulted in the death of a driver.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 7:22 pm, a 73-year-old Venice man driving a sedan was traveling south on Biscayne Drive.
At the same time, a 47-year-old Port Charlotte man driving a pickup truck was traveling west on State Road 776 (El Jobean Road) in the left lane.
As they approached, the sedan attempted a left turn towards eastbound State Road 776 (El Jobean Road) directly into the pickup truck's path.
As a result, the two vehicles collided.
After the collision, the sedan traveled off the roadway and collided with a traffic sign located on the median of State Road 776 (El Jobean Road).
The sedan driver was pronounced deceased on the scene. A passenger in the sedan (a 72-year-old Venice woman) sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The pickup driver and a passenger (a 39-year-old Port Charlotte woman) reported minor injuries to the FHP.
The FHP did not release the names of the drivers or passengers involved in the crash.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
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