1 dead, several hurt in 7-vehicle crash in Ocoee, police say
1 dead, several injured in 7-vehicle crash in Ocoee
One person was killed, and at least seven others were injured in a seven-vehicle crash on Tuesday night in Ocoee, authorities said.
OCOEE, Fla. - One person was killed, and several others were hurt, in a 7-vehicle crash on Tuesday night in Ocoee, according to the Ocoee Police Department.
The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on North Clark Road, near the intersection with A.D. Mims Road. The intersection was shut down for several hours amid the investigation, and has since reopened.
What we know:
In a Wednesday morning update, the Ocoee Police Department said speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash.
A total of seven vehicles and 10 people were involved, police said. Two people were transported by ambulance to the hospital and seven others received medical treatment.
Their conditions were not immediately known.
Photos from the scene showed several damaged vehicles, and debris and glass scattered across the roadway.
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet released the identity of the person killed, pending family notification. The conditions or extent of injuries for the other people was also not clear. No citations or charges have been announced.
What you can do:
Ocoee Police is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who has video of the crash to contact St. Wagner at 407-554-7195.
Clarification: Tuesday night, there were conflicting statements between Ocoee Police and Ococe Fire on the number of vehicles involved in the crash. On Wednesday morning, Ocoee Police shared an update, clarifying that seven vehicles were involved. Our story has been updated.
The Source: This story was written based on observations by a FOX 35 News crew and the Ocoee Police Department.