PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – A Memorial Day traffic collision in Port St. Lucie has claimed a second life, according to the Port St. Lucie Department.
The accident occurred on May 26 at the intersection of N.W. Glades Cut Off Road and N.W. Commerce Centre Drive. Police said that 74-year-old John Latowski was driving a 2011 BMW convertible with his 72-year-old passenger Joan Latowski. At around 1:30 p.m., their vehicle was struck by a 2023 Kia operated by a 24-year-old driver, who authorities say failed to yield the right-of-way.
Joan Latowski was declared deceased at a local medical facility, while John Latowski remained in critical condition following the incident. He has also now succumbed to his injuries.
The driver and three passengers in the Kia were transported to an area hospital but sustained non-serious injuries.
The collision remains under police investigation.
Police records indicate this intersection has been the site of 31 traffic accidents since 2020, with two proving fatal.