Six people were injured in a crash Saturday night in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

  • 6 people injured after Jeep overturned on I-75
  • The driver and five passengers were taken to area hospitals
  • The driver faces careless driving charges

The crash happened just after 9 p.m. on Interstate 75 near mile marker 210.

Troopers said a Jeep Cherokee, driven by Johnny Joseph, 28, of Rhode Island, was traveling northbound when the vehicle veered to the right shoulder.

The Jeep crossed the northbound entrance ramp from westbound State Road 780 and overturned.

Seven people were inside the Jeep at the time of the crash.

Joseph and five passengers, who are from Tampa, were injured and taken to area hospital with injures.

One of the passengers, a 2-year-old, was taken to All Children’s Hospital in serious condition.

Troopers said Joseph is facing charges of careless driving and a child restraint violation.