Troopers investigate deadly head-on collision in Volusia County, road shut down

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers investigate deadly head-on collision in Volusia County, road shut down

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning in Volusia County.

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The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of State Road 472 and East Minnesota Avenue.

Troopers said that a Kia Rio was traveling eastbound in the westbound land of State Road 472.

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According to troopers, the Rio was traveling the wrong way with no headlights on and crashed head-on into a Hyundai Elantra that was traveling westbound.

The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver and passenger of the Elantra were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbound lanes of State Road 472 remain closed at this time.

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This crash remains under investigation.

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