LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Two people were killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened in the southbound lanes around 2:30 p.m. near mile marker 280 in Clermont.
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According to a news release, a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south on the Florida Turnpike in a construction zone when for unknown reasons, the pickup truck ran off of the roadway right onto the right shoulder.
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As a result, the left side of the truck crashed into a concrete storm drain box, causing the vehicle to rollover.
Troopers said the driver and a rear passenger were pronounced dead at the scene and the right, front passenger was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
According to the FHP, traffic homicide investigators are still investigating the fatal collision and more information will be forthcoming.
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