Osceola County, FL (June 13, 2021) - Police in Osceola County responded to the scene of a serious car accident on Sunday morning. The collision occurred on John Young Parkway near Ravenwood.
According to police, a 2003 Mercedes was traveling southbound on John Young when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the road and crashed into a bus stop before colliding with a tree and coming to rest. The two male occupants of the Mercedes were ejected from the vehicle as the car later become engulfed in flames. One of the men was killed in the crash while a 24-year-old man from Orlando was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation at this time.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for drivers. Sadly, over 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents in 2019. This number includes a high percentage of innocent victims who lost their lives when they were killed in a crash involving a negligent driver. The cause of this crash in Osceola County will continue to be investigated.
We wish to extend our thoughts and condolences to all affected by this tragic car accident.
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