Teen killed in 2-vehicle crash near Orange County condo community: FHP | FOX 35 Orlando

Teen killed in 2-vehicle crash near Orange County condo community: FHP

A 19-year-old Orlando man is dead following a crash in Orange County near the entrance of the Fairway Glen community on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. at Fairway Glen Drive and Rhode Island Woods Circle in the Orlando area and involved two vehicles.

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The area is closed in both directions as troopers investigate. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. 

What we know:

Troopers said the man was driving a Honda Accord and was traveling westbound on Rhode Island Woods Circle, approaching Fairway Glen Drive.

At the same time, a 19-year-old woman, also from Orlando, driving a Chevy Equinox, was making a left turn to head south on Fairway Glen Drive. As she turned, the man attempted to pass her, entering the eastbound lane.

As a result, the right side of the Accord collided with the left side of the Equinox, causing the Accord to run off the road and strike a wall. The driver of the Accord died at the scene. The woman was not hurt and remained at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol on Jan. 31, 2025. 

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