ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol troopers is asking anyone who may have witnessed a deadly crash to give them a call.
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Troopers said one person died in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike on Friday morning.
The crash closed northbound lanes of the Turnpike near Sand Lake Road for hours.
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Troopers said the crash involved a Jeep Cherokee and Volkswagen Jetta.
Official said they are investigating what caused the collision.
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Lanes have reopened and traffic is back up to speed in the area.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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