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Deadly crash involving moped, pickup truck under investigation in Volusia County

By James Tutten, WFTV.com

State Trooper The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a golf cart being driven by a 3-year-old on Monday, July 17, 2023. (atomimage/Getty Images/iStockphoto, File)

By James Tutten, WFTV.com

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash Tuesday involving a small motorcycle and a pickup truck.

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Troopers said the crash happened around 6:10 a.m. at State Road 44 and Pioneer Trail in New Smyrna Beach.

The crash has both directions of State Road 44 shut down in the area as troops conduct their investigation.

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Troopers said the crash involved a 2016 Suzuki Moped and a 2018 Nissan Titan.

The moped driver was pronounced dead at the crash scene.

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The names of the people involved and the cause of the crash have not been released.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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