2 people killed after driver runs red light at Orlando intersection, FHP says
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Two people have died after a driver ran a red light at an intersection in Orlando, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday on Lake Underhill Road and Rouse Road.
FHP said two people were traveling eastbound on Lake Underhill Road approaching the intersection of Rouse Road in a Kia Soul.
As the car made a left turn on a green light, entering the intersection, a driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee ran a red light.
As a result, the front of the Jeep struck the right side of the Kia which began to overturn.
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The driver of the Kia was pronounced deceased after being transported to the hospital and the passenger of the Kia died at the scene.
The driver of the Jeep, a 40-year-old woman from Orlando was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators said they're working on identifying the victims.
There is currently a roadblock for the westbound lanes on Underhill Road.
The crash is under investigation.