1 killed after truck crashes into tree in Lake County, officials say

Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to a deadly single-vehicle crash along County Road 450 in Lake County.

According to officials, a 2000 Ford F-250 was traveling westbound on County Road 450 near Babb Road when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. 

Reports suggest that the truck veered off the roadway and into the tree line, rotating before the right side of the vehicle struck a tree.

The driver, who was partially ejected during the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said.

The crash remains under investigation.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Aug. 24, 2025. 

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