LONGWOOD, Fla. — A man is dead after crashing into a building in Seminole County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 7:12 p.m. at The Window Place at 2632 West State Road 434, troopers said.
Preliminary information indicates that 74-year-old Norme Torres suffered from a medical issue before crashing into the building, troopers said.
He was taken to South Seminole Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, troopers said.
The store's general manager told Channel 9 he isn't worried about the damage to the building and more concerned for the victim's family.
"My heart goes out to their family," said Robert Young. "It's just a tragedy."
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