Particle.news
Download on the App Store

FHP: Two Dead, Two Teens Seriously Hurt in High-Speed Apopka Intersection Crash

The crash renews local concern over speeding at busy Apopka intersections.

Overview

  • The collision happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday at Rock Springs Road and Alexandria Place Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • Troopers report an 18-year-old driving a Mustang at a high rate of speed with a 17-year-old passenger struck the right side of a van turning west.
  • An 81-year-old man died at the scene and a 94-year-old woman died at a hospital, both passengers in the van.
  • The Mustang driver and his 17-year-old passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries, with the 17-year-old listed in critical condition.
  • The 63-year-old van driver remained at the scene as FHP said the investigation is active with no determination of fault or charges announced.