SR 19 in Lake County closed due to crash
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. โ State Road 19 is closed at County Road 455 was closed Friday evening due to a serious crash, according to the Lake County Sheriffโs 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 Yearโs Day
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. โ A 31-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on New Yearโs 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.