Section of Orange Avenue in Orlando reopens after fatal crash

One person was killed in crash, another person transported to hospital

ORLANDO, Fla. – A section of Orange Avenue in Orlando has reopened after a fatal crash Monday.

Troopers said investigators responded to the area of Orange Avenue and Mid Florida Drive around 5:10 p.m. Monday.

Investigators said one person is dead and another was transported to a local hospital after the two-car crash.

The southbound lanes of Orange Avenue in the area were closed off.

FHP said Daniel Giello, 63, of Orlando was driving eastbound on Mid Florida Drive.

A 29-year-old Saint Cloud man was driving southbound on Orange Avenue, according to FHP.

Investigators said Giello tried to make a left turn to go north on Orange Avenue and went into the direct path of the 29-year-old driver.

Giello was pronounced dead at the scene.

First responders urged drivers to find a different route if they pass through this section of Orange Avenue.

This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
 


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