MARION COUNTY, Fla. – One person was killed in a crash in Marion County early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened on Southeast Highway 42 between Southeast 122nd Terrace and Southeast 130th Avenue in Weirsdale at 3:19 a.m.
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FHP officials said the driver of a Honda Fit, for an unknown reason, drifted off the roadway, began a clockwise turn and slammed into a large tree with the front side of the car.
Troopers said the collision sparked a fire and engulfed the car in flames.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other details were immediately released.