Troopers ID woman killed in Volusia County crash

Ford Mustang sandwiched between 2 trucks in crash, FHP says

DeLAND, Fla. – Troopers have identified a woman who was killed Monday in a five-vehicle crash in Volusia County.

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The fatal crash happened around 2:05 p.m. on State Road 472 at Minnesota Avenue, south of DeLand.

Cynthia Heckman, 63, of DeLand, died in the crash, according to troopers. Heckman was driving a Ford Mustang that became sandwiched in between a septic truck and a tractor-trailer on State Road 472, FHP said.

A septic truck and an SUV involved both crashed into a ditch, where the SUV overturned.

Video from the scene shows three wrecked vehicles, including a truck. One of the vehicles was obliterated in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.

No other details have been released.

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