Driver dead, passenger injured after crash involving tractor trailer in Orlando
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to a deadly crash that occurred near Orange Avenue early Saturday morning.
According to officials, a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ran into the back of a tractor-trailer stopped at the red light on the intersection of Orange Avenue and Landstreet Road. The driver of the Mercedes failed to observe the semi-truck.
The victims in this crash were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Reports suggest the 39-year-old female driver would later be pronounced dead, and the 33-year-old male passenger sustained serious injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol.