Crash in Okeechobee Closes Highway 70 and Leaves Woman Deceased

Last Thursday morning, a 2019 Chevy Impala heading east on Highway 70 crossed the center lane, leading to a head-on collision with a 2000 Ford F150, driven by 26-year-old, Zachary Voss. The collision resulted in a shutdown of the major road in Okeechobee, FL.

The woman, whom has not been named, was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. Florida Highway Patrol have stated that the Ford spun out and overturned. Voss sustained multiple serious injuries.

The incident is still under investigation by Florida Highway Patrol.

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