VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway in Volusia County after a car overturned killing the passenger and leaving the driver seriously injured.
The crash happened Saturday around 9:10 p.m. on U.S. Highway 1 near the intersection of Benton Street.
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Troopers said a Toyota Camry was entering the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 1 from the Racetrac, south of Benton Street.
Meanwhile, a Lincoln MKZ was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 1 when the driver of the Camry tried to cross the northbound lanes and reach the left turn lane causing the two vehicles to collide.
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The impact caused the MKZ to overturn and land on its roof.
The 70-year-old female driver from Illinois was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
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The passenger, a 75-year-old man from Illinois was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the Camry were not injured and remained at the scene, troopers said.
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This crash remains under investigation.
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