FHP: EB SR-520 shut down following fatal crash involving semi-truck

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Road 520.

There is currently roadblock for the eastbound lanes of SR-520 and the SR-528 eastbound exit ramp.

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The crash happened around 4:58 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of SR-520 in the area of SR-528 in Christmas.

Troopers said the fatal crash involved a 2023 Toyota Corolla and a 2019 Semi-truck with a trailer.

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The Corolla driver was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead.

The 61-year-old truck driver was not injured and remained at the scene.

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FHP has not released any details of what caused the crash at this time.

There is currently a roadblock for the eastbound lanes of SR-520 and the SR-528 eastbound exit ramp.

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