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Ormond Beach woman dies after being pinned between SUV and tree, FHP says

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly accident that took the life of a woman in Flagler County.

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The incident happened around 11:53 p.m. Monday on a private property on Strickland Road.

Troopers said a 59-year-old Ormond Beach woman was killed after she was crushed between her SUV and a tree.

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According to a report, the woman failed to put the SUV into park when she got out of the driver’s seat, and the vehicle rolled and collided with a tree on the driver’s side.

Troopers said the impact pinned the driver between the door and the driver’s side of the SUV.

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She was pronounced deceased on the scene.

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