1 dead, 2 seriously injured in Orlando crash, Hiawassee Road shut down: troopers
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An Orlando early-morning deadly crash has shut down Hiawassee Road, and officials are encouraging drivers to seek an alternate route.
Reports show one person died in the crash, and two others were seriously injured.
What led to the deadly crash?
What we know:
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the accident took place around 11:21 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.
Troopers report the crash took place in Orange County at Hiawassee Road and Nestor Street.
Timeline:
Reports show a 2022 Toyota Rav-4 was traveling southbound on Hiawassee Road in the left turn lane, north of Nestor Street, while a 2024 Buick Enclave was traveling northbound on Hiawassee Road in the outside lane, south of Nestor Street.
The Toyota made a left turn to travel east on Nestor Street in the direct path of the Buick, and the front of the Toytota hit the front of the Buick, the FHP says.
Troopers stated that after the crash, the Buick continued in a northerly direction and ran off the roadway onto the east shoulder, causing the front of the car to hit a tree.
The driver of the Toyota and the passenger of the Buick were both transported to the Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries, officials said.
The driver of the Buick was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, reports show.
What's next:
FHP officials said they are continuing to investigate the crash.
Officials are encouraging drivers to seek an alternate route to avoid the blockage and any traffic delays.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).