Vehicle crash kills one in Hamlin

Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash that took place at 7:40 a.m. in Horizon West.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 9:30 a.m. April 20, 2022

West Orange Times & Observer
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene of a fatal crash on Wednesday, April 20, in Horizon West.

The crash, which killed one, took place at 7:40 a.m. on State Road 429 at the New Independence Parkway exit in Hamlin.

While traveling in the northbound lanes, a single vehicle struck the concrete barrier.

FHP officials said for an unknown reason, the 2015 GMC pickup truck left the roadway and struck the bridge support beam.

The 48-year-old male from Windermere was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The crash currently remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back here for updates.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.