Woman, 53, dies in Brevard County crash

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 53-year-old woman died in a crash in Brevard County on Tuesday morning.

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Troopers said the deadly crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on U.S. 1 north of Tupelo Circle in Cocoa.

Investigators said the 53-year-old woman, of Sharpes, died on scene. The second driver involved in the crash was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Troopers said the woman, who was driving a 2018 Kia Soul, lost control while trying to make a U-turn and traveled in the direct path of the other driver in a 2016 Dodge Journey.

Troopers said the Journey overturned into the tree line.

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Troopers said the crash remains under investigation.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

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