A tractor-trailer and two cars collided early Friday on Interstate 4 in Winter Park, authorities said.
The crash happened near the West Fairbanks Avenue curve shortly before 1:45 a.m., blocking the west lanes on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Westbound lanes reopened at about 6:30 a.m.
The driver of a Honda Civic was driving the wrong way on I-4 and crashed into the tractor-trailer and a Mazda, FHP said.
The driver of the Honda was identified as Javish Rivera, 27, of Deltona. He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition, but he died Saturday.
The driver of the Mazda, Kelli Ross, 18, of Orlando, suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Carl Harris, 45, of Jacksonville also suffered minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
BREAKING UPDATE #I4: I-4 Westbound is OPENING BACK UP at Fairbanks Curve. Delays are stretching into #Maitland. As of 6:40am, they are opening up lanes and ramps. pic.twitter.com/NQJ0TmvDjn
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