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Hendry County, FL - A passenger in a pickup was killed following a collision with two semi-trucks in Hendry County early Tuesday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 6:38 a.m. on Tuesday in Hendry County, Florida, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old Immokalee man.
The accident took place along US-27 and Stitt Ranch Road, involving a pickup truck and two semi-trucks.
Authorities say the pickup truck was heading east on US-27 near Stitt Ranch Road, as one semi-truck was moving slowly in the outside lane ahead of the pickup, while another trailed behind the pickup in the inside lane.
The pickup truck failed to decelerate and collided with the rear of the leading semi-truck.
This impact subsequently propelled the pickup into the path of the second semi-truck, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.
The Immokalee man, identified as a passenger in the pickup truck, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other occupants of the pickup sustained injuries: one with severe injuries and three with minor injuries.
The FHP continues to investigate the crash.