1 Killed in Okeechobee Crash on State Road 78 near Tomato Grade Road

The man was pronounced dead at the scene

Okeechobee Crash
1 Killed in Okeechobee Crash on State Road 78 near Tomato Grade Road

Okeechobee, FL. – One person was killed in a car crash on Sunday afternoon in Okeechobee.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened on State Road 78 near Tomato Grade Road.

An 85-year-old man was driving a truck westbound when he lost control, veered off the highway and crashed into a tree.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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