Fatal crash involving Orange County deputy shuts down northbound turnpike in Kissimmee
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in the northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers said.
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The crash happened around 7:04 p.m. near mile marker 250 in Kissimmee.
Troopers said that the initial investigation show that the crash involved a Orange County Sheriff’s Office Ford F-150 and a Subaru BRZ.
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The deputy was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the Subaru was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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FHP did not release any other details regarding the crash.
All northbound lanes currently blocked while troopers investigate.
Traffic is being diverted at Osceola Parkway.
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