SUV driver dies in wrong way crash with RV, FHP troopers say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Lake County.

The crash happened Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 474 and State Road 33 around 3 a.m.

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Troopers said a Grey Mitsubishi SUV was traveling westbound on CR-474 when it made a wide right turn onto SR-33 and crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic.

An RV was traveling southbound on SR-33, as a result, the front of SUV collided with the front of the RV.

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The 35-year-old driver of the SUV was declared dead at the scene by Lake County Fire Rescue.

The occupants of the RV were transported to the hospital for minor injuries.

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This crash remains under investigation

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