Breaking Morning News: Wrong-way driver dies after head-on collision in Orange County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash this morning in Orange County that resulted in the death of a driver.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 5:34 am, a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper was stationary assisting with a construction detail at the intersection of Sand Lake Road and the Interstate 4 westbound exit ramp.

The trooper observed a 2016 Nissan Sentra (driven by a 21-year-old Orlando man) make a right turn and begin traveling east the wrong way onto the westbound I-4 exit ramp from Sand Lake Road. The Trooper pursued the vehicle in an attempt to stop it with lights and sirens activated.

At the same time, a 2011 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 53-year-old Orlando woman was traveling on the I-4 westbound exit ramp to Sand Lake Road. As they approached, the wrong-way driver failed to stop, and the two vehicles collided head-on. As a result, both vehicles struck the outside shoulder guardrail.

The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The FHP did not release the names of the drivers involved in the crash.

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