VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said lanes are blocked due to a fatal crash in Volusia County.
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According to a news release, the fatal crash happened at 10:11 a.m. on Josephine Street and Elizabeth Street in New Smyrna Beach.
FHP said a 2008 Hyundai Elantra was driving westbound on Josephine Street, west of Elizabeth Street.
A 2016 Chevy Tahoe was driving eastbound on Josephine Street, west of Elizabeth Street.
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Troopers said the Hyundai Elantra driver failed to negotiate a curve and veered into the eastbound lane, directly in the path of the Chevy Tahoe.
FHP said that, as a result, the front of the Hyundai hit the front of the Chevy.
The Hyundai driver was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased, FHP said.
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Troopers said the Chevy driver, a 77-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, and the passenger, a 70-year-old woman from New Smyrna Beach, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
There is currently a roadblock for both travel lanes on Josephine Street from Old Mission Road to James Street.
FHP said the crash remains under investigation.
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