From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision yesterday in Polk County that resulted in the death of a driver.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Toyota Tundra driven by a 76-year-old Polk City man was traveling westbound on SR-400, west of SR-557, near the 47-milepost.
The driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the vehicle, and entered the center median. Once in the median, the vehicle struck a cable barrier and came to a final rest.
Transported to an area hospital, the driver later died.
The FHP did not release the driver's name involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
