SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers say a man is dead after a crash involving two SUVs near Oviedo Wednesday night.
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It happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. along Red Bug Lake Road.
Florida Highway Patrol said a man was driving westbound in his Chevy Equinox, approaching the intersection of State Road 417.
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Investigators said according to a witness, he ran a red light and collided with an Acura MDX.
FHP said the Acura’s driver had just exited southbound SR-417 and was attempting to turn left onto eastbound Red Bug Lake Road.
Troopers said the front of the Chevy struck the left side of the Acura.
Oviedo Medical Center received both patients following the crash.
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The Chevy’s driver, 74, did not survive. FHP said he was a Winter Springs resident.
The driver of the Acura, 19, of Oviedo, suffered minor injuries and she is expected to recover.
FHP said troopers are continuing to investigate this crash.
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