Lake County

FHP reports that a car went airborne before striking a tree in Lake County

(Florida Highway Patrol/Florida Highway Patrol)

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — One person was pronounced deceased and another was injured in a Lake County crash that occurred earlier this morning.

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While approaching County Road 33, the sedan driver failed to stop completely at a stop sign. According to the report, the driver ran off the road.

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The vehicle became airborne over a ditch, striking a tree and overturned.

The driver of the vehicle has reported minor injuries.

However, the passenger of the car was pronounced deceased at the hospital after transport.

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The crash is still a developing story as this incident remains under investigation.

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