2 dead in Orange County crash that shuts down S.R. 528 eastbound: Troopers

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All lanes blocked on S.R. 528 eastbound in Orange County

A deadly crash early Friday morning has shut down three lanes on State Road 528 eastbound in the Orange County area. Details about the crash have not yet been released. It is unclear how many people were involved in the crash or when the lanes will reopen.

Two people are dead following a crash that took place early Friday morning in Orange County that has shut down all lanes of State Road 528 eastbound.

What we know:

The deadly crash took place early Friday morning around 2:17 a.m.

The crash took place on S.R. 528 eastbound near Orangewood Boulevard, Mile Marker 2, which is south of Orlando. 

The crash has caused all lanes of the Beachline to be blocked. 

Dig deeper:

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the crash involved a 2020 Lamborghini Huracan, which was traveling eastbound on S.R. 528 in the center outside lane, and a Ford F-550, which was traveling eastbound on S.R. 528 in the center outside lane ahead of the Lamborghini. 

Officials say the driver of the Lamborghini failed to stop for the Ford ahead, causing the front of the Lamborghini to hit the back of the Ford. 

The driver of the Lamborghini, a 41-year-old man from Kissimmee, and the passenger of the Lamborghini, a 41-year-old man from Windermere, were both taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

The driver of the Ford, a 58-year-old man from Altamonte Springs, was not injured and remained at the scene of the crash.

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

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