Driver Killed After Car's Roof Sheered Off by Semi-Truck During Crash
State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl
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Summary
- A man was killed in a violent crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the State Road 417 off-ramp in Orange County shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
- The crash occurred when a car traveling at high speed along southbound OBT struck the cab of a tractor-trailer that had exited SR-417 and was attempting to turn left onto northbound OBT.
- The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck. The vehicle continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
- The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Expect major delays as the investigation is ongoing.
Timeline
Orange Blossom Trail remains closed in both directions between Deerfield Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck.
A car traveling at high speeds along southbound Orange Blossom Trail collided with the cab of the truck.
A tractor-trailer had exited SR-417 and was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Orange Blossom Trail.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 off-ramp shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
Incident reported at State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl.
Orange Blossom Trail remains closed in both directions between Deerfield Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck.
A car traveling at high speeds along southbound Orange Blossom Trail collided with the cab of the truck.
A tractor-trailer had exited SR-417 and was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Orange Blossom Trail.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 off-ramp shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
Incident reported at State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl.
Orange Blossom Trail remains closed in both directions between Deerfield Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck.
A car traveling at high speeds along southbound Orange Blossom Trail collided with the cab of the truck.
A tractor-trailer had exited SR-417 and was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Orange Blossom Trail.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 off-ramp shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
Incident reported at State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl.
Orange Blossom Trail remains closed in both directions between Deerfield Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck.
A car traveling at high speeds along southbound Orange Blossom Trail collided with the cab of the truck.
A tractor-trailer had exited SR-417 and was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Orange Blossom Trail.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 off-ramp shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
Incident reported at State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl.
Orange Blossom Trail remains closed in both directions between Deerfield Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car continued southbound approximately 1,000 feet before striking a pole near Town Center Boulevard.
The top of the car was sheered off as it passed underneath the semi-truck.
A car traveling at high speeds along southbound Orange Blossom Trail collided with the cab of the truck.
A tractor-trailer had exited SR-417 and was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Orange Blossom Trail.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 off-ramp shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
Incident reported at State Rd-417 N & S Orange Blossom Trl.
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