6 involved in deadly 3-car fiery crash in Seminole County, officials say

1 killed, 3 hurt in Seminole County multi-car crash

Six people were involved in a deadly three-car fiery crash that took place Saturday morning in Seminole County, officials say. State Road 46 was closed in both directions at Osceola Road for several hours after the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is assisting in the investigation.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Six people were involved in a deadly three-car fiery crash that took place Saturday morning in Seminole County, officials say. State Road 46 was closed in both directions at Osceola Road for several hours after the crash.

What happened?

What we know:

Units with the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) were dispatched in regard to a fiery car crash at 9:13 a.m. Saturday at S.R. 46 and Mullet Lake Park Road.

Officials say the crash involved three vehicles and six people. Authorities say a Dodge truck was in a ditch and 50% engulfed in fire when they arrived.

The crash occurred when one of the cars attempted to pass another and then swerved.

One person in the truck and one person in a van refused to be transported to the hospital. One person in an SUV died, and three others were taken to the hospital. The person who died has been identified as a 68-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) responded to the scene to assist, and the roadway was closed in both directions for several hours.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is assisting in the investigation.

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