Troopers search for suspected driver involved in deadly wrong-way crash that killed 3 people

DELAND, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly wrong-way crash in Volusia County that killed three people and left three others in serious condition.

The crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday on State Road 44 east of Interstate 4.

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Troopers said a gray Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on SR-44 in the eastbound lane and hit a black Infinity Q50 head-on.

Following the initial crash, a gray Toyota Prius, also traveling eastbound, collided with the Tacoma.

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Troopers said, the suspected driver of the Tacoma fled the scene on foot after the crash. Deputies searched the area with K-9s and were unable to find the driver.

Troopers have been unable to interview the two passengers of the Tacoma who were taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

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According to the FHP accident report, the driver of the Q50 was also taken to the hospital in serious condition.

The three passengers in the Q50 were pronounced dead.

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The road was shut down for hours in both directions following the crash and reopened at 7:30 a.m.

Troopers said this remains a very active investigation.

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