Emergency dispatchers received calls around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, reporting a serious car accident in Tice, Florida. Units were sent directly to the commercial strip on Palm Beach Boulevard.
The wreck happened at the Morse Shores Shopping Plaza, located at 5179 Palm Beach Boulevard. Upon impact, the vehicle’s engine caught fire, creating an immediate life-threatening hazard for the driver inside.
Crews from Tice Fire and Lee County EMS arrived on scene within minutes. Firefighters worked fast to suppress the engine fire and pull the driver, identified as Dee Buchanon, out of the damaged automobile.
Once Dee was clear of the wreckage, emergency medical technicians immediately began performing CPR on the pavement. They worked continuously to stabilize her vital signs before transport.
Dee was loaded into an emergency vehicle and transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center in critical condition. Emergency room personnel continued aggressive resuscitation efforts upon her arrival at the facility.
Doctors were unable to revive her, and Dee later died from the extent of her injuries. Officials confirmed that no other drivers or pedestrians suffered injuries during the crash.
Traffic flow along Palm Beach Boulevard was not impacted while emergency units cleared the lot. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently running a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision.
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