DRIVER DIES IN COUNTY ROAD 905 CRASH

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A driver died when his vehicle collided with a truck on County Road 905 on Sunday evening. 

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. on County Road 905 just north of Post Road. A gray Chevrolet sedan was northbound while a white Ford F150 was traveling south. The Chevrolet traveled into the southbound lanes, directly into the path of the Ford. As a result, the front of the Chevrolet collided into the front of the Ford.

The driver of the Chevrolet died at the scene due to injuries from the crash. The driver of the Ford and a passenger were transported to Jackson South in stable condition. Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene along with Key Largo Fire Rescue, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Ocean Reef Fire Department.

Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.

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