three Illinois men killed
Excessive Speed a Factor in Florida Auto Accident That Killed Three Men
Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe that excessive speed led to a horrific auto accident that killed three Illinois men. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the evening of March 13 on Wekiva River Road near State Road 46 in Sorrento. The accident killed the 46-year-old driver and his 36-year-old and 28-year-old passengers, all from Illinois. Troopers closed Wekiva River Road for nearly six hours while they reconstructed the accident and cleared debris from the roadway. They believe that excessive speeds were a contributing factor in the grisly accident.