Woman killed after ATV crashes in Saint John’s National Wildlife Refuge, troopers say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV in Brevard County.

The crash happened just after midnight on Saturday near Port St. John Parkway and Golfview Avenue.

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Troopers said a driver and passenger were traveling westbound on a dirt path within the Saint John’s National Wildlife Refuge when the driver lost control of the ATV while attempting to navigate up a hill.

The driver, a 29-year-old male from Mims, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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The 18-year-old female passenger was transported to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

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This crash remains under investigation.

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