Driver dies in Osceola after crashing into vehicle carrying 3 children, troopers say

FHP says 70-year-old driver crossed median for unknown reason

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after crashing head-on into another vehicle carrying three children, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened near Orange Blossom Trail and Martin Street in Osceola County.

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The man was traveling southbound when he crossed the center line for an unknown reason, according to the FHP. The 70-year-old’s vehicle crashed into the front of an SUV traveling northbound.

Troopers said three children, ages 4, 5 and 10, suffered minor injuries in the crash. The driver of the SUV, a 44-year-old woman, also suffered minor injuries in the crash.

The FHP said 70-year-old was taken to the hospital where he later died.

The crash remains under investigation.


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