Woman killed, another driver seriously injured in wrong-way crash on I-4

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly wrong-way crash that had a section of Interstate 4 shut down Tuesday in Orange County.

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Update:

Troopers said a crash had all eastbound lanes of I-4 shut down near Lee Road in Winter Park on Tuesday.

The crash happened around 4:35 a.m. and involved two vehicles, a 2019 Kia Optima and a 2021 Nissan Altima.

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Troopers said a 32-year-old Davenport woman was killed in the crash and a 50-year-old Orlando woman was seriously injured in it.

Troopers said the Davenport woman was driving the wrong way on I-4 when the crash occurred.

The road has since been reopened.

Video: Woman killed, another hurt in wrong-way crash that shut down part of I-4, troopers say Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly wrong-way crash that had a section of Interstate 4 shut down Tuesday in Orange County. (WFTV)

Original report:

A major crash as a section of Interstate 4 shut down Tuesday morning.

All eastbound lanes of I-4 are shut down near Lee Road.

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The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. and several first responders are seen in the area.

It’s unclear how many vehicles are involved and if anyone is injured.

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Florida Department of Transportation cameras show several vehicles with major damage and debris spread across the interstate.

The shutdown of eastbound I-4 is causing major traffic issues in the area and drivers should seek alternative routes.

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