1 dead after crash on County Road 455 in Clermont

One person is dead after an early-morning crash on busy Clermont road, troopers say.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A fatal crash was reported early Monday morning in Clermont, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.

The crash happened at approximately 6:10 a.m. on County Road 455 at Great Lawn Way in Lake County.

The crash involved a car that struck and killed a pedestrian.

County Road 455 is currently blocked just north of Great Lawn Way as troopers investigate the crash.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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