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Northbound lanes of I-75 closed after fatal crash in Venice: FHP

By Lindsey Gimbert
FOX 13 News
Sarasota County
Published June 3, 2026 5:20 AM EDT
Published June 3, 2026 5:20 AM EDT

The Brief

    • All northbound lanes of I-75 are closed as the Florida Highway Patrol works to investigate and clear the debris of a fatal crash.
    • FHP said the crash happened after 4:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
    • This is an ongoing traffic accident. Updates will be released as they become available.

VENICE, Fla. - The northbound lanes of I-75 in Sarasota County closed after a fatal crash early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP said authorities responded to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 193 at 4:12 a.m.

All traffic lanes have been moved off the interstate using exit 193 on Jacaranda Boulevard.

FHP is investigating the crash and working to clear debris from the roadway.

What we don't know:

It is unclear how the crash started, or how long the roadway will be blocked.

This is an ongoing traffic accident. Updates will be released as they become available.

The Source: This article was written using information from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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