SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a deadly crash Friday morning in Sumter County.
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The crash happened around 5:53 a.m. State Road 44 and County Road 229, to the east of I-75.
Troopers said the crash had all lanes of SR-44 shut down in the area.
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Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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