Man dies after crash on US Highway 17-92

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A 28-year-old man has died following a crash on U.S. Highway 17-92 Saturday.

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Troopers said the crash happened around 4 a.m. in Seminole County.

According to a news release, a 2009 Infiniti G37 was traveling south on U.S. Highway 17-92, south of Golden Birch Lane, while a 2012 Ford F-350 pickup truck with a trailer was traveling north in the left lane.

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Investigators said evidence showed that the Infiniti driver was traveling above the posted speed limit but was still at a “reasonable distance.”

Florida Highway Patrol said the truck tried to make a left turn on U.S. Highway 17-92, which caused the Infiniti to strike the Ford.

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The 28-year-old driver of the Infiniti was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital and died.

The 38-year-old Ford driver was not injured but remained at the scene.

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FHP is still investigating the crash.

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