One person dead in fatal crash in DeLand, FHP says

Eastbound traffic on State Road 44 blocked, officials say

One person died Wednesday after a crash on Eastbound State Road 44, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. 

Three cars were involved in the accident that happened a few minutes before 5 p.m. 

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Troopers said a Jeep failed to stop for the red traffic light and crashed into the back of a Hyundai, which then pushed into the third car, a Buick. 

The Jeep then overturned. Troopers said the passenger in the Hyundai was killed, and the driver is reported to be in critical condition. 

The name of the person killed will not be released until the next of kin is notified. 

Alcohol is not expected to be a cause in the crash. 

The eastbound traffic on State Road 44 was shut down Wednesday due to the crash. 

The crash remains under investigation. 

Stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this developing story.