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Fatal Crash on Alligator Alley Closes I-75 Northbound Near Immokalee

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March 23, 2026 | Immokalee, FL

A deadly motor vehicle collision has led to the complete closure of Interstate 75 northbound at mile marker 85, a section commonly called Alligator Alley, in the vicinity of Immokalee. Officials have reported one death from the incident, which took place on March 23 at approximately 1 p.m. The entire northbound highway is blocked, forcing drivers to reroute via Route 29.

confirmed fatality alligator alley is shut down detouring traffic Officer the Highway onto Route 29.Fatal Crash on Alligator Alley Closes I-75 Northbound Near Immokalee

Emergency personnel from the Collier County region responded to the site. Investigators are still determining the factors behind the crash.

The event serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with high-speed driving along this portion of I-75, which cuts through the Everglades.

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