Plant City man killed, 3 injured Saturday in crash on Galloway Road in Lakeland
LAKELAND — A 62-year-old Plant City man was killed and three others injured in an accident Saturday afternoon in North Lakeland.
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a two-car crash on Galloway Road between West 10th Street and Sutton Road, about 1:06 p.m. Saturday. Emergency responders found James Fleming, 62, of Plant City was dead at the scene.
The Sheriff's Office said that, according to witness statements, a silver 2012 Kia Optima driven by Javaris Simmons, 34, of Mulberry was traveling north on Galloway Road. At the same time, Fleming was traveling south on Galloway Road in a white 2010 Ford F250.
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As Fleming entered a curve, his truck began to slide into the opposing eastbound lane and he lost control of the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office. Simmons attempted to avoid the collision, deputies said, but the Kia hit the front of Fleming's pick-up truck.
Simmons and his two passengers were transported to the hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies said excessive speed and impairment do not appear to have been factors contributing to the crash. The investigation in the accident remains ongoing.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Galloway Road crash kills Plant City man, inures three others
