1 dead in 2-vehicle crash in Volusia

Fatal crash reported on State Road 44 at Taganana Drive

File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020)

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One person was killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The fatal wreck was reported at 8:35 a.m. on State Road 44 at Taganana Drive, between Interstate 4 and Interstate 95.

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The FHP said a SUV failed to slow down and rear-ended a pick-up truck, causing the SUV to overturn and eject the 45-year-old DeLand driver.

The man died as a result of the crash. According to the crash report, the 45-year-old driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the truck, a 73-year-old DeLand woman, had minor injuries following the crash.

Roads are blocked in the area, troopers said.

The crash remains under investigation.


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