Man killed in crash near Disney identified

FHP says James Bastein died in crash on SR 535 near I-4

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 46-year-old Orlando man was killed Sunday afternoon in a rollover crash near Walt Disney World, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The FHP said James Bastein died in the crash, which was reported at 5:55 p.m. on State Road 535 at Interstate 4.

According to troopers, Bastein was driving a 1996 Toyota 4Runner south on S.R. 535 when he attempted to change lanes.

Bastein's vehicle struck a 2013 Mercedes E230, causing him to lose control of his 4Runner, which overturned twice, troopers said.

Bastein, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he later died, the FHP said.

His passenger, a 44-year-old Orlando woman, suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, the FHP said.

The driver of the Mercedes was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.


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