Event Brief
Deadly I-4 crash blocks all westbound lanes
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Florida Highway Patrol reports a deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-4 West near Exit 44 in Polk City, blocking all lanes.
WHO: Florida Highway Patrol
WHAT: Deadly multi-vehicle crash blocking all westbound lanes of I-4
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: I-4 West near Exit 44 in Polk City, Polk County, Florida
WHY: Cause is under investigation.
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