A Tavernier man died after suffering a medical episode before crashing his vehicle in Islamorada.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the 70-year-old motorist was driving southbound on U.S. 1 at MM 78 just before 2:30 p.m. on July 19 when he experienced a medical issue and lost control of the car. Troopers who investigated the crash say he struck a steel guardrail on the southbound side before entering the northbound lane and striking a raised concrete barrier of the bridge. The vehicle eventually came to rest after hitting a raised concrete barrier on the southbound side of the bridge.
Monroe County Fire Rescue arrived to transport the man to Mariners Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Troopers say no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Per policy, FHP does not release the names of those involved in accidents.
