From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
A 62-year-old Orlando man died Thursday after his Ford Escape rear-ended a stopped Honda Accord at C.R. 535 and Buena Vista Drive in Orange County, according to FHP. The SUV continued east and struck a light pole, and its driver was pronounced dead at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. The Honda driver was not injured, and the crash remains under investigation.
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A 62-year-old Orlando man died Thursday after the SUV he was driving rear-ended a stopped car and struck a light pole in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 3:49 pm on C.R. 535, also known as Winter Garden Vineland Road, at Buena Vista Drive, FHP said.
Troopers said the man was driving a 2020 Ford Escape east on C.R. 535 as he approached the intersection. A 2011 Honda Accord, driven by a 45-year-old Orlando man, was stopped ahead at a traffic signal.
The Ford driver failed to stop, and the SUV’s front right side struck the Honda’s rear left side, according to the crash report. The Ford continued east and hit a light pole at the intersection.
The Ford driver was taken to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Honda driver was not injured, was not taken to a hospital, and remained at the scene, FHP said.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the report. The crash remains under investigation.
Key Points:
- The crash happened at 3:49 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
- The location was C.R. 535 at Buena Vista Drive in Orange County.
- FHP said a Ford Escape rear-ended a Honda Accord that was stopped at a traffic signal.
- The Ford then struck a light pole, and its 62-year-old driver died at a hospital.
- The Honda’s 45-year-old driver was uninjured; the crash remains under investigation.
