2 killed in crash near Highlands-Okeechobee county line

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Florida
State Road 70 eastbound
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Florida Today in Florida: A two‐vehicle crash on State Road 70 eastbound near the Highlands-Okeechobee county line killed two people. The Florida Highway Patrol and Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office closed the road just east of County Road 721, causing traffic delays.

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2 killed in crash near Highlands-Okeechobee county line

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