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18-Year-Old Driver Dies After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Orange County

18-Year-Old Driver Dies After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Orange County

An 18-year-old man from Apopka met a tragic end last night after his vehicle struck a utility pole in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Rock Springs Road near Ponkan Road.ClickOrlandodetailed that the driver lost control of a 2014 Infiniti Q50, veering off the road and onto the sidewalk. The car then collided with the pole and rebounded into the southbound lanes.

The impact force was strong enough to send the vehicle back across the travel lanes. The investigation continues to determine why the man left his lane, triggering the fatal chain of events. The man’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.WESHreported no passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Following the incident, the young man was rushed to a hospital for emergency medical attention. However, despite the efforts of healthcare professionals, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The area around the crash site was likely affected, as utility pole collisions often result in power disruptions and road closures to facilitate emergency response and subsequent repairs.

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