Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Polk County, Florida

January 6, 2023 · FARS case 2023-120150

Location as recorded in the police report (28.2272, -81.6357). It may be approximate.
Deaths
2
Vehicles
2
People involved
3
Time
21:03
Friday

Location and conditions

Road
US-17
Cross road
ERNIE CALDWELL BLVD
Route type
U.S. Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Not Lighted
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
T-Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 1997 BMW 328i

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 55-64 Fatal injury

Vehicle 2: 2003 Infiniti FX45

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle · Police-reported drinking driver

  • Driver · Age 35-44 Fatal injury
  • Passenger · Age 35-44 Suspected serious injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.