Lake County student fatally struck by car
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County Public Schools said a high school student was killed after being hit by a car Thursday morning. The deadly crash happened on County Road 455 near Willo Pines Lane in Clermont. Watch: Orlando Police Dept., state investigating funeral home after family complains of unlicensed activityOfficials said a Lake Minneola High School student was hit by a car and passed away from his injuries. School leaders said grief counselors are at the school this week for any students or employees who need their services. Read: Florida construction worker killed when crushed by 3,000-pound bundle of lumberThe crash is still under investigation.
wftv.comSR 19 in Lake County closed due to crash
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – State Road 19 is closed at County Road 455 was closed Friday evening due to a serious crash, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported before 6 p.m. in an area south of Howey-in-the-Hills and north of Groveland. At least two vehicles were involved. Drivers were asked to find an alternative route. Check back for updates.
Clermont man killed when car strikes tree on New Year’s Day
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on New Year’s Day in Lake County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck was reported at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on County Road 455 near Willo Pines Lane. The FHP said Daniel Silva Cabal, of Clermont, was driving a 2005 Toyota Camry south on C.R. 455 when he failed to negotiate a curve and traveled onto the shoulder before hitting a tree. Cabal, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said.