SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — A tragic accident in Wildwood claimed the life of a man after a large tree fell onto his vehicle while he was driving, crushing the car and leaving the community in shock.
The incident occurred near the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, not far from The Villages, along Marsh Bend Trail near McNeill Drive. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where aerial footage from Chopper 2 showed the devastating aftermath — a vehicle completely crushed beneath a fallen tree.
According to witnesses, the tree suddenly fell from the tree line onto the road, striking the car as it was in motion. The Wildwood Police Department has confirmed that the driver died at the scene. It is currently unclear if there were other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area of Marsh Bend Trail and McNeill Drive while the investigation remains active. Crews are working to clear the scene and determine the cause of the tree’s collapse.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The identity of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time.
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