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72-year-old man killed on U.S. 98

Posted 12/21/22

A 72-year-old man was killed on U.S. 98 after the Chevy Silverado pickup he was driving swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a Ford F-350.

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72-year-old man killed on U.S. 98

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OKEECHOBEE — A 72-year-old man was killed on U.S. 98 after the Chevy Silverado pickup he was driving swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a Ford F-350. He was transported to Raulerson Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The other driver, a 24-year-old man, sustained minor injuries. 

According to the FHP, The Chevy pickup was headed southeast on U.S. 98 just east of Northwest 80th Avenue.  The accident took place at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 20.

Accident, Okeechobee
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