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1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Polk County: FHP

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  March 2, 2024 1:46pm EST
Polk County
FOX 13 News

HAINES CITY, Fla. - A 50-year-old Haines City man died at a local hospital after a crash on Polk City Road early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say a 35-year-old Haines City man driving a Nissan Rogue was headed west as a 29-year-old Haines City man driving a Honda Pilot was traveling east on Polk City Road around 3:30 a.m.

The 35-year-old lost control of the Nissan and entered the path of the Honda near the intersection of Prado Grande Avenue, according to officials.

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Authorities say the front of the Honda hit the passenger side of the Nissan.

The 50-year-old man who was the passenger in the Nissan was taken to the hospital which is where he died, according to FHP.

Troopers say both drivers had minor injuries.

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