Deadly crash blocks stretch of US-192 near Celebration

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash is causing slowdowns along of stretch of US-192 in Osceola County.

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Troopers responded to West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway at Griffin Road near Celebration shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday.

As of 6:30 a.m., FHP reported that the westbound lanes of US-192 remained blocked in the area.

According to Florida Highway Patrol’s website, the crash involved a fatality and has caused partial road closure.

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WFTV has a crew near the scene of the deadly crash and continues to monitor troopers’ activity.

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Channel 9′s Alexa Lorenzo is providing live traffic updates and alternate routes on Eyewitness News this morning.

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