Woman dies, others injured after police chase leads to Lake County crash, troopers say

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. — A woman has died following a police pursuit and crash in Fruitland Park, Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Troopers said the crash happened around 4 p.m. Saturday in Lake County.

According to a news release, a Hyundai sedan had been fleeing from the Lady Lake Police Department at high speeds, causing them to lose sight of the car.

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Investigators said the Hyundai was driving recklessly northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 441, and while traveling southbound, the car collided with a Kia SUV.

The 35-year-old driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The 43-year-old driver of the Kia was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Crews also transported two teen passengers in the Kia to the hospital with minor injuries.

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FHP said the crash remains under investigation.

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