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FHP: Woman, 73, killed in Palm Coast traffic crash

Palm Coast traffic crash FILE IMAGE: Florida Highway Patrol vehicle

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers say a woman died following a traffic crash Monday afternoon in Flagler County.

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It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. along Royal Palms Parkway in Palm Coast.

Investigators said the driver of an SUV tried to turn left from from a stop sign at Rickenbacker Drive onto Royal Palms, when a westbound SUV collided with her vehicle.

Florida Highway Patrol said the driver attempting to make the turn did not have the right-of-way, and entered into the direct path of the oncoming SUV.

The woman, 73, of Palm Coast, was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

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The man driving the other SUV, 32, also of Palm Coast, suffered minor injuries, according to FHP.

Investigators did not release the names of those involved in Monday’s crash.

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