18-year-old woman found shot and killed after Orange County crash, deputies say

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Woman killed after shooting and crash in Orange County

An 18-year-old woman was found shot and killed after a crash that took place early Tuesday morning in Orange County, deputies say. The woman who was shot and killed has not been identified, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

An 18-year-old woman was found shot and killed after a crash that took place early Tuesday morning in Orange County, deputies say.

What we know:

A heavy law enforcement presence was spotted early Tuesday morning on Sand Lake Road outside the Chase Bank, which is located at 1812 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) said they responded around 2:10 a.m. to the intersection of Sand Lake Road and Lillwill Avenue regarding a vehicle crash with shots fired.

When officials arrived at the scene, they found an 18-year-old woman who had been shot. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

On Wednesday, deputies identified the woman as Karimar Nicole Rios. 

FOX 35 News had a crew at the scene, who spotted several cars, including a white car with its back windshield shattered. 

Sand Lake Road was closed in both directions as authorities investigated the incident. 

What we don't know:

The events leading up to the shooting are unclear. Authorities have not yet shared any details on a possible suspect.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO). 

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