Endangered Panther Struck and Killed by Vehicle in SW Florida: FWC It’s the eighth panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 13 total deaths this year, according to state officials Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. It’s the eighth panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 13 total deaths this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Download our mobile app for iOS to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The remains of the 1-year-old female panther were found Saturday in Collier County on a rural road to the south of Immokalee, wildlife officials said.