OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A driver was killed after they lost control of their car before it struck a tree and erupted in flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the deadly crash happened on Nova Road near Sungrove lane around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
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According to a crash report, a Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Nova Road, east of Sungrove Lane when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and entered the eastbound lane.
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Troopers said the driver lost control of the Honda and rotated off of the road left before they struck a tree. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames.
The unidentified driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.
The crash remains under investigation.
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