Multiple Fatalities in Venice Car Crash

A tragic crash in Venice, Florida, early Tuesday morning has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on River Road when a sedan crossed the center line and collided head-on with an SUV, leading to a fire that engulfed the sedan. First responders confirmed the deaths of two individuals from the sedan, while the 64-year-old driver of the SUV was hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities have closed both directions of River Road between West Villages Parkway and the four-lane/2-lane split for investigation, urging drivers to seek alternative routes. As of now, the exact number of fatalities has not been disclosed, and the incident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. This collision adds to the alarming statistics of road safety in Sarasota County, which has reported over 6,000 crashes this year alone.