FLORIDA — One person died and another was injured after a crash on State Road 528 in Orange County early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 4:37 a.m. on the westbound side of SR-528 near Universal Boulevard.
Investigators said a Honda Civic traveling westbound left the roadway, struck a light pole and multiple trees, and overturned.
The driver was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity.
A passenger, identified as a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
FHP said the westbound lanes of SR-528 near the crash site were closed while troopers investigated.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
