Man killed in crash in west Orange County

Crash happened in area of Hiawassee Road and Tallowtree Lane

(WJXT)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 27-year-old Ocoee man was killed in a crash in west Orange County on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP said the 27-year-old was driving northbound on Hiawassee Road near Tallowtree Lane.

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Troopers said a 23-year-old man was also driving northbound on Hiawassee Road.

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Investigators said the cars crashed into each other after both sedans attempted to go into the southbound lanes.

The 27-year-old crashed into a tree and the 23-year-old hit a light pole, according to FHP.

The Ocoee man was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The crash is under investigation.


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