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FHP: One killed in early morning crash along I-4 in Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash along Interstate 4 in Seminole County.

According to FHP, a car was traveling eastbound on I-4 near state Route 417 when it crashed into the rear of a semi just after 6 a.m.

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Troopers said the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver of the semi was not injured.

The eastbound lanes of I-4 from Lake Mary Boulevard to SR-46A were closed while troopers investigated the crash.

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FHP says the crash is still under investigation.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.