The driver of the Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene
Volusia County, FL. – A 27-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on Wednesday morning in Volusia County.
According to the local police, the crash occurred at Kepler Avenue and Mimosa Lane.
A Ford Edge driven by a 33-year-old man was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Kepler Avenue when it collided head-on with an oncoming Honda Civic driven by a 27-year-old woman.
The driver of the Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford Edge was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
More information about the crash was not provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Traffic fatalities remain a significant concern across Florida. According to the Florida Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 3396 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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