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Collier County, FL (June 2, 2026) – A fatal crash involving an SUV and a commercial truck occurred Monday morning at the intersection of State Road 29 and Janes Scenic Drive. The collision happened at approximately 7:46 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Investigators said a 2018 GMC Terrain was traveling south on State Route 29 behind a 2019 AUTC Xpeditor truck driven by a 40-year-old Naples man. As the truck initiated a right turn, the SUV failed to slow down and struck the truck’s rear-left portion, causing the SUV to overturn.
One passenger in the SUV, a 39-year-old Immokalee man, was pronounced dead at Physicians Regional Hospital. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old Immokalee man, sustained serious injuries. The truck driver suffered a non-incapacitating injury.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and hope for a full recovery for those injured.
Why Rear-End Collisions With Turning Trucks Can Be Severe
Crashes involving turning commercial trucks and following passenger vehicles occur when drivers misjudge stopping distance or fail to react in time to slowing traffic. The size and weight difference between vehicles can also increase the severity of outcomes.
Investigators typically examine speed, following distance, brake application, and visibility when reviewing these collisions. When a large truck is turning, blind spots and roadway positioning can also become contributing factors.
In many cases, the final position of the vehicles and damage patterns help reconstruct how the impact occurred and why it resulted in serious injuries or fatalities.
