Crash splits car in 2 in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was lucky to survive a crash Wednesday morning that broke her car in half in Orange County’s Lockhart community.

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Troopers and witnesses said the 65-year-old driver was trying to make a left turn on Mott Avenue from North Orange Blossom Trail, when a 19-year-old from Orlando smashed into her.

Witnesses said the younger driver accelerated when he saw the woman trying to turn, clipping her car.

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The front half of the woman’s car flipped over, trapping her inside, while the rear half of the vehicle flew through a fence 100 feet away, landing on an empty lot.

Witnesses said the man came to a stop and walked out of his car.

Troopers said both drivers were taken to the hospital for evaluation, and both were alert and speaking.

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They said the crash was under investigation, and while they didn’t place blame, they said the young driver was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Workers and residents close to the intersection said it averaged one serious crash per month, and called on FDOT to make a change to prevent future incidents.

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