Driver dies after car jumps median causing head-on collision, troopers say

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating a deadly crash on State Road 535 and Overstreet Road in Orange County.

The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021

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According to troopers, a car driving northbound on SR-535 cross the center median colliding head-on with a car traveling southbound.

The driver of the southbound car was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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The driver of the car that caused the crash was transported to Celebration Hospital.

Southbound lanes of SR-535 remain closed while troopers investigate this deadly crash.

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Troopers remain at the hospital in order to evaluate the driver.

FHP will provide updates as they become available.