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Friday, April 25, 2025

Confirmed Overnight Head-On Collision in West Lake Wales, Hwy. 60 Closed

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A head-on collision that occurred overnight resulted in a fatal outcome,

Nathaniel Gale, public information officer for Polk County Fire Rescue, has stated that on trauma-alert patient was transported by helicopter to the hospital.

Brian Bruchey, public information officer for Polk County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed that there is a fatal crash investigation still in progress near the 8000 block of Hwy. 60 in West Lake Wales. The accident occurred at about 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Bruchey says one person is deceased. Two vehicles were involved in the “head-on collision.”

“SR 60 was closed for medical transport, but westbound is now open. Eastbound remains closed.”

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Maria Iannucci

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