LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A fatal hit-and-run crash causes a roadblock on SR 44 in Lake County Wednesday afternoon.
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At approximately 1:47 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol arrived on-scene of the crash according to a report.
Early evidence showed a semi-truck was traveling eastbound on SR-44 where it lost control in an attempt to slow for a vehicle ahead of it.
The trailer attached to the semi veered into the westbound lane and collided with a 2014 Nissan Sentra that was traveling westbound on SR-44, according to FHP.
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The impact caused the Sentra to be redirected into the eastbound lane in the direct path of a 2018 Ford F-450 and struck it head-on.
The driver of the semi-truck continued traveling eastbound and did not remain on the scene, according to troopers.
The driver of the Sentra was airlifted to CFR Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
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The driver of the Ford F-450 was not transported and remained on the scene while the passengers in the vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The roadblock is still in effect for both directions of SR-44. Stay with Channel 9 for the latest updates.
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