Driver dies in Orlando fiery crash after hitting curb, trees overnight, troopers say

23-year-old man died in crash

Police lights. (KPRC/File)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 23-year-old man hit a curb and several trees before his car caught fire overnight Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the man was heading north on Turkey Lake Road near Sand Lake Road just before 2 a.m. when he left the road, hit a curb and several trees.

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The 23-year-old man from Pennsylvania was found dead in his car after it overturned and caught fire, according to the FHP.

The crash remains under investigation.


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