Tragic Crash Claims Life in Palmetto

Palmetto, FL – A fatal crash early Friday morning on US-41 at Inland Transport Street claimed the life of a pickup truck driver in Palmetto.

The collision, involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck, occurred during the morning hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while the semi-truck driver escaped without injury.

FHP has not yet determined the cause of the accident, and further details have not been released. Investigators are working to piece together the circumstances leading up to the crash.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area during the morning hours as emergency crews cleared the scene and initiated the investigation.