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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash Tuesday involving a small motorcycle and a pickup truck.
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Troopers said the crash happened around 6:10 a.m. at State Road 44 and Pioneer Trail in New Smyrna Beach.
The crash has both directions of State Road 44 shut down in the area as troops conduct their investigation.
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Troopers said the crash involved a 2016 Suzuki Moped and a 2018 Nissan Titan.
The moped driver was pronounced dead at the crash scene.
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The names of the people involved and the cause of the crash have not been released.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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