From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Citrus County. According to the FHP, a Kia Sportage traveling eastbound on West Fort Island Trail left the roadway near Mile Marker 6 and struck multiple trees. The 71-year-old driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene, and his name has not been released.
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Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision yesterday in Citrus County that resulted in the death of the driver.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 1:10 pm, a Kia Sportage, driven by a 71-year-old Crystal River man, was traveling eastbound on West Fort Island Trail.
Near Mile Marker 6, the driver lost control for an unknown reason, departed the roadway, and collided with several trees.
The driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The FHP did not release the driver's name involved in the crash.
This breaking news may be updated again if more details are known.
Key Points:
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The crash occurred at approximately 1:10 pm on West Fort Island Trail in Citrus County
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A Kia Sportage driven by a 71-year-old Crystal River man was involved
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The vehicle was traveling eastbound near Mile Marker 6
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The driver lost control for unknown reasons and struck several trees
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The driver was pronounced dead at the scene; no name was released
