FHP: Woman dies after driving wrong way on US-192 in Brevard County

Gene Saladna
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Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly wrong-way crash in south Brevard County.

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It happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Troopers said a 73-year-old woman was driving her Nissan Rogue SUV the wrong way on US-192 when she hit another car head on near Bumpy Road.

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Investigators said the woman was traveling east on the inside westbound lane of US-192.

After colliding with a westbound Mazda 3 sedan, the SUV spun and came to rest on the grass shoulder of the roadway, according to FHP.

The driver of the SUV, of Micco, died at the crash scene.

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The other driver, 24, of Sebastian, was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne.

Troopers said he suffered serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by FHP.

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