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Mystery surrounds fatal Winter Garden crash after Tesla goes airborne, strikes fence, tree

Crash happened on Tiny Road and Green Orchard Avenue

File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020)

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A 41-year-old Winter Garden man was killed when the Tesla he was driving became airborne before it struck a fence and a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash was discovered Tuesday at 7:19 a.m., but a neighbor told investigators they may have heard the crash Monday around 10 p.m.

According to a crash report, a Tesla Model Y was traveling south on Tiny Road, north of Green Orchard Avenue above the posted speed limit, when it became airborne after descending a hill.

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Troopers said the vehicle rotated clockwise and traveled off of the road and struck a fence. It then entered a field and crashed into a tree.

According to the report, due to the impact, the vehicle began to overturn and came to a final rest with the right side of the Tesla resting against a tree.

Troopers said Tiny Road is closed in both directions in the area.

The crash remains under investigation.