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Minivan driver sought in chain of crashes on Florida Turnpike in Lake County

Vehicle rear ended, resulting in 4-car pileup

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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver involved in a chain of crashes on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

The crash happened on Thursday around 4 p.m. in Clermont near mile marker 276.

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The driver of a silver or gray minivan was traveling north on the Turnpike when they stopped for traffic and were struck from behind by a Honda, troopers said. A Chevy and a Subaru traveling behind the Honda were unable to stop in time, causing a chain reaction crash.

Troopers said the minivan driver then left the scene.

Two people, a driver and passenger, were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

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The FHP said the minivan may have minimal damage to the rear.

The Chevy driver, a 61-year-old Astatula man, and a woman in the Subaru were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone with any information about the crashes is asked to call the FHP.

An investigation is ongoing.

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