1 killed after car flips over, crashes into Little Wekiva River in Altamonte Springs, officials say

One person was killed after crashing their vehicle at the intersection of State Road 436 and Orange Ave. in Altamonte Springs and landing in the Little Wekiva River on Tuesday morning, officials said. 

According to Seminole County Fire Rescue, the car flipped over and went into the water around 4:15 a.m. The person was pulled out of the vehicle, but has died.

Video from SKYFOX shows the vehicle flipped over and partially submerged in the water.

Altamonte Springs police are investigating. The driver has not been identified at this time. 

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Police said SR-436 and Orange Ave. was shut down for hours.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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