1 dead, 1 in custody after 3-vehicle crash that shut down SR-29 in Collier County
Summary
Dui Crash Lehigh Acres Florida in Lehigh Acres, Florida: A 29‑year‑old man from Lehigh Acres was driving a Ford pickup north on SR‑29 when it veered left into the southbound lane, sideswiping a Gillig bus driven by a 52‑year‑old man from Naples. The pickup then struck the front of a Nissan sedan driven by a 63‑year‑old woman from Lehigh Acres, causing the pickup to overturn. The sedan’s 85‑year‑old passenger from Miramar was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver sustained serious injuries; both were transported to a hospital. The pickup driver, Alejandro Salto, was injured, taken to a hospital, released, then arrested by Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a DUI manslaughter charge and booked into Collier County Jail.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Salto | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
1 dead, 1 in custody after 3-vehicle crash that shut down SR-29 in Collier County