Orange County

Driver loses control and crashes into concrete pole, killing female passenger, troopers say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened early Sunday Morning in Orange County.

According to troopers, the crash at 4:15 a.m near the intersection of Apopka Vineland Road and 3rd Street.

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Troopers said the car was traveling northbound on Apopka Vineland Road, when for an unknown reason the driver lost control.

The car left the roadway, struck a curb and traveled into a yard on the 11300 block of Apopka Vineland Road, troopers said.

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According to troopers, the right side of the car struck a concrete pole. The 21-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 23-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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The crash remains under investigation.

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