Deadly crash shuts down Colonial Drive near downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police say a crash along Colonial Drive near downtown Orlando turned deadly Thursday morning.

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At approximately 03:17am, North Patrol officers responded to East Colonial Drive and Shine Avenue in reference to a single vehicle crash. East Colonial Drive is closed in both directions between Mills Avenue and Shine Avenue as officers work to clear the scene. pic.twitter.com/CPSaGrXH0b
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Officers responded to the crash near Shine Avenue shortly after 3 a.m.

Police shut down Colonial Drive in both directions between Mills Avenue and Shine Avenue while officers investigated the crash.

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Officers said the crash involved a single vehicle.

One of the two people inside was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center but did not survive, police said.

OPD has not said whether the other occupant was hurt.

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As of 7:30 a.m., this stretch of Colonial drive remained closed.

WFTV traffic anchor Alexa Lorenzo has been monitoring the crash all morning long. Watch her live updates and get alternate routes on Eyewitness News This Morning.

Police did not give an estimate when they would reopen the roadway.

Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

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