Two Killed in Head-On Crash on State Road 31 in Charlotte County
Early Sunday morning, two residents of Arcadia were killed when a northbound sedan crossed the centerline on State Road 31 and struck an SUV traveling southbound, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on November 2, 2025, about four miles north of County Road 74 near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a 22-year-old man from Arcadia was driving north in a sedan when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered over the centerline into the southbound lane. The vehicle collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 63-year-old woman, also from Arcadia.
Both drivers sustained fatal injuries at the scene.
Official Statement
“Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragic crash,” said Attorney Bernard Walsh, partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh. “Accidents like this are devastating for our close-knit Southwest Florida communities.”
Investigation Ongoing
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Author’s Summary: Two Arcadia residents died in a head-on collision on SR 31 near Punta Gorda early Sunday; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.