Orlando, FL (September 25, 2024) – A tragic head-on collision occurred on September 24, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m. on Citrus Way near Kensington Road in Citrus Park, resulting in serious injuries to three individuals and the death of another. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the accident involved two vehicles—a Hyundai Elantra and a Hyundai Accent.
Reports indicate that an 18-year-old man from Orlando was driving northbound on Citrus Way when he veered into the southbound lane, colliding nearly head-on with the Hyundai Accent. The impact of the crash was severe, leading to significant injuries for those involved.
A 47-year-old woman from Weeki Wachee, who was a passenger in the Accent, was transported to the hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. The driver of the Accent, a 17-year-old boy from Weeki Wachee, was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Additionally, the 18-year-old Orlando man and his passenger, a 15-year-old boy from St. Petersburg, were treated for serious injuries as well.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, and no further information has been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic accident.
Vehicle Accidents in Florida
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