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Winter Springs man killed in wreck on Red Bug Lake Road

Crash happened on Red Bug Lake Road and SR-417

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 74-year-old Winter Springs man was killed Wednesday after running a red light and crashing into another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Red Bug Lake Road near State Road 417.

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According to a crash report, a 2015 Acura MDX was on the SR-417 exit ramp and attempting a left turn onto Red Bug Lake Road when a Chevy Equinox slammed into the side of the vehicle.

A witness told troopers the Chevy had run a red light heading west on Red Bug Lake Road, the report said.

The Chevy driver, a 74-year-old man, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The other driver, a 19-year-old Oviedo woman, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

An investigation is ongoing.


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