Volusia County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Driver dies after two-vehicle collision in Volusia County
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision last night in Volusia County that resulted in the death of a driver.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:50 pm, a 2022 Toyota Corolla driven by a 64-year-old Pierson man was traveling westbound on State Road 44, approaching Cucumber Lane near Samsula in the outside lane.
At the same time, a dump truck driven by a 63-year-old Ormond Beach man was traveling westbound on SR-44, approaching Cucumber Lane in the outside lane.
As they approached, the dump truck was ahead of the Corolla, which was traveling above the posted speed limit, according to the report, and failed to slow down for the dump truck. As a result, it collided with the rear of the dump truck.
The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. The dump truck driver reported no injuries to the FHP.
The crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the names of the drivers.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
Keywords
Florida Highway Patrol,
Ormond Beach,
Pierson,
Volusia County,
Fatal Collision,
Samsula
