FHP: 78-year-old Orlando man killed in early morning crash in Orange County
A 78-year-old Orlando man is dead following an early morning fatal crash in Orange County, troopers said.
The crash happened near the intersection of State Road 527 and Stratemeyer Drive around 5:20 a.m.
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Investigators said a Kia Soul was traveling eastbound on Stratemeyer Drive in the left lane approaching State Road 527.
Meanwhile, a Hyundai Sonata attempted to make a left turn onto S.R. 527 and crossed directly into the path of the Kia Soul.
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The driver and passenger of the Sonata were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The 78-year-old driver of the Soul was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The road was shut down for a few hours while troopers investigated and is now back open.
This crash remains under investigation.
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