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FHP: Three killed, one critical after single car crash in Lake Co

FHP: Three killed, one critical after single car crash in Lake Co

Three people have died, and one is in critical condition after the car they were riding in went of the road.The crash occurred just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning along SR 19 just south of Saint Florian Lane.  Florida Highway Patrol says a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on SR 19 when the driver failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The Jeep then ran off the roadway, struck a pole, and overturned several times, causing all four occupants to be thrown out of the vehicle.The driver, a 30-year-old female from Mt Dora and one of the passengers, also a female, were pronounced deceased on the scene. Two other female passengers were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where one was later pronounced deceased. FHP says the other passenger is in critical condition at this time. Ages on the deceased passengers is unknown at this time. None of the occupants were wearing seat belts, according to the report from FHP.Florida Highway Patrol says the crash is still under investigation.FOX 35 will update this story when more details are released.

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