I’M TO TALK SOUTH FOR GULF COAST NEWS. >> THIS MORNING, A SERIOUS CRASH CAUSE MAJOR BACKUPS ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY LEAVING A 71 YEAR-OLD MAN INJURED. THIS HAPPENED IN THE NORTHBOUND LANES ON I-75 JUST NEAR STATE ROAD. 29, YOU CAN SEE A BOX TRUCK FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE ON THE ROAD. HERE’S WHAT THE SCENE LOOKED LIKE EARLIER. A HELICOPTER LANDED ON THE ROAD CAUSING THE LANES TO BE CLOSED OFF IN CARS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BACKING UP TRAFFIC. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS THAT THE DRIVER OF THE BOX TRUCK HAD TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ANOTHER CAR
Vehicle crash blocks all lanes on Alligator Alley heading to the Gulf Coast
A crash with injuries has blocked northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 86 in Collier County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Updated: 6:49 PM EDT Jun 20, 2026
A crash with injuries blocked northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 86 in Collier County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported Saturday morning. The crash was reported to FHP at 6:57 a.m. Troopers say a truck carrying sod overturned. The driver of the truck, a 71-year-old man from Miami, told troopers he was trying to avoid another vehicle that made an improper lane change. When he steered, he lost control and the truck overturned. A helicopter landed at the scene of the crash to take the driver to the hospital. FHP says he suffered serious injuries. Lanes on I-75 have since re-opened.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —
A crash with injuries blocked northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 86 in Collier County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported Saturday morning.
The crash was reported to FHP at 6:57 a.m. Troopers say a truck carrying sod overturned. The driver of the truck, a 71-year-old man from Miami, told troopers he was trying to avoid another vehicle that made an improper lane change. When he steered, he lost control and the truck overturned.
From WBBH
Crash on I-75 at mile marker 85 in Collier County
A helicopter landed at the scene of the crash to take the driver to the hospital. FHP says he suffered serious injuries.
Lanes on I-75 have since re-opened.
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