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1 killed after car flips over, crashes into Little Wekiva River in Altamonte Springs, officials say

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  January 10, 2023 12:44pm EST
Altamonte Springs
FOX 35 Orlando

1 killed after car flips over, crashes into water in Altamonte Springs, officials say

One person was killed after crashing their vehicle into a river at the intersection of State Road 436 and Orange Ave. in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday morning, officials said.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - One person was killed after crashing their vehicle at the intersection of State Road 436 and Orange Ave. in Altamonte Springs and landing in the Little Wekiva River on Tuesday morning, officials said. 

According to Seminole County Fire Rescue, the car flipped over and went into the water around 4:15 a.m. The person was pulled out of the vehicle, but has died.

Video from SKYFOX shows the vehicle flipped over and partially submerged in the water.

Altamonte Springs police are investigating. The driver has not been identified at this time. 

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Police said SR-436 and Orange Ave. was shut down for hours.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.