Passenger killed after driver crashes head-on into concrete barrier in Cape Canaveral, troopers say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a driver crashed into a concrete barrier at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The Florida Highway is the deadly crash that happened around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday.

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According to troopers, a 32-year-woman from Melbourne was driving eastbound on Samuel C. Phillips Parkway at a high rate of speed.

The driver never slowed down as the car approached the concrete traffic barrier to the entrance of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, troopers said.

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The car crashed head-on into the concrete barrier, according to troopers.

The 29-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.

This crash remains under investigation.

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