Man suffers fatal heart attack while driving, crashes into guardrail, troopers say

Victim identified as Paul Harris of North Carolina

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One person is dead after suffering a heart attack while driving on I-4 in Volusia County Friday morning, according to officials from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said 37-year-old Paul Harris of North Carolina was traveling with his family on the interstate around 10:30 a.m. when he suffered a heart attack, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and hit a guardrail. The Chevy SUV received minor damage. 

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Harris was transported to Halifax Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from the heart attack, according to officials.

The conditions of the other passengers in the car are unknown.
 


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