Police said a 2025 Hyundai Elantra operated by a 22-year-old Alabama man was heading south on the Turnpike when the driver didn’t slow down for a semi-trailer that had slowed for traffic ahead. The Hyundai’s front hit the rear of the semi.
Lake County, FL. – A man was killed while a woman sustained severe injuries following a traffic collision on Thursday night on Florida’s Turnpike, in Lake County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the deadly crash happened at about 10:15 p.m. on July 24, south of Hancock Road.
Police said a 2025 Hyundai Elantra operated by a 22-year-old Alabama man was heading south on the Turnpike when the driver didn’t slow down for a semi-trailer that had slowed for traffic ahead. The Hyundai’s front hit the rear of the semi.
The man was declared dead at the crash site while a 23-year-old Alabama woman riding as a passenger was transported to ORMC for treatment.
Troopers believed that none of the Hyundai’s occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
The 45-year-old Naples man driving the semi was not hurt in the collision. He stayed at the crash site after the accident.
No additional details regarding this crash were provided.
An investigation is underway.
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