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I-4 eastbound in Celebration reopens after deadly crash causes shutdown

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  December 7, 2020 9:25am EST
Osceola County
FOX 35 Orlando

Deadly crash shuts down Interstate 4 in Celebration

A man was ejected from his vehicle after overturning onto the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 near exit 62.

ORLANDO, Fla. - I-4 eastbound in Celebration near State Road 429 has reopened after a deadly crash on Monday morning shut it down for hours. 

The crash occurred at exit 62, near U.S. State Road 429 and U.S. 192. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that a vehicle was traveling westbound on the interstate and left the roadway, striking a guardrail.

They said that the vehicle overturned into the eastbound lanes of the interstate. The driver was ejected from his vehicle. Troopers believe one or more vehicles struck the driver, possibly without knowing.

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Cars were at a standstill on eastbound I-4. FHP has since confirmed that the road has reopened and cars are moving.

Troopers are said to be looking for any witnesses of the crash as they investigate.

Tune in to FOX 35 Orlando for updates on the shutdown.