ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Orange County’s Pine Hills community.
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8 a.m. update:
Troopers said crash involved 2 SUVs — a Toyota RAV4 and a Buick Enclave.
The collision happened when the driver of the RAV4, traveling southbound on Hiawassee Road, attempted to make a lefthand turn onto Nestor Street, according to FHP investigators.
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Troopers said the RAV4 turned directly into the path of the oncoming Buick, which was traveling northbound on Hiawassee Road.
After the SUVs collided, the Buick ran off the roadway and onto the east shoulder before striking a tree.
FHP said the Buick’s driver died at the crash scene. Investigators did not release her name but said she was an Orlando resident, age 50.
A passenger in the Buick and the driver of the Toyota were both hospitalized with serious injuries, troopers said.
The roadway has since reopened to traffic.
The crash remains under investigation.
Original Story:
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Orange County’s Pine Hills community.
Troopers arrived to North Hiawassee Road and Coral Cove Drive around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday.
FHP’s official website reported the incident as a fatality crash involving roadblock.
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As of 4:30 a.m., the agency said Hiawassee Road was shut down and advised motorists to seek an alternate route.
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