Fatal crash shuts down SR-82 in Immokalee, drivers urged to detour

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) — A fatal crash closed both directions of State Road 82 at County Road 850 in Immokalee.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office reported a crash with injuries at 6:55 p.m. on State Road 82 between Church Road and State Road 29. The Florida Highway Patrol later confirmed a fatal crash at State Road 82 and County Road 850.

Both directions of State Road 82 remained blocked at County Road 850. Authorities urged drivers to use caution in the area and find alternate routes if possible.

The fatal crash is not related to a separate hit-and-run fatal incident. Delays are expected to continue as investigators work the scene.