Martin Co. sheriff calls SR 710 ‘death trap’ after latest wreck, pushes for expedited safety improvements

A day after another deadly crash on State Road 710 in Martin County claimed two lives, the sheriff is seeking quicker action to help improve safety on a road he described as a “death trap.”

The dangers that drivers face on State Road 710 are an issue that we have covered extensively for years, speaking to residents about what they want to see to improve safety.

Sheriff John Budensiek said Monday’s wreck involved a “heavily intoxicated” driver who slammed into the victims’ vehicle that was stopped for a flagman…

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