Breaking Morning News: Single-vehicle collision in Highlands County kills driver

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision this morning in Highlands County that resulted in the driver's death.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:04 am, a 76-year-old Sebring man driving a pickup truck was traveling north on County Road 721, approaching the intersection of US-98.

As it advanced, the vehicle failed to stop for the posted sign and continued north through the intersection, entered the north grass shoulder of US-98, became airborne and collided with a tree.

After the collision, the driver was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

The FHP did not release the driver's name involved in the collision.

This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.