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Sumter County man killed in crash with tree

Crash happened along US-301 in Hernando County

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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A 23-year-old Sumter County man was killed early Saturday when his pickup truck went off the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 5:10 a.m. along US-301 in Hernando County.

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According to troopers, the Webster man was speeding north on US-301 when he lost control and crashed into a tree on the west shoulder of the highway.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information was provided.


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