INVERNESS, Fla. — One teenager was killed, and another is facing felony charges after a fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 75 in the Oxford area of Sumter County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. Monday in the southbound lanes.
What You Need To Know
- One teenager was killed, and another is facing felony charges after a fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 75 in the Oxford area of Sumter County
- Troopers said the 17-year-old driver of a Dodge Charger was speeding and driving recklessly before veering off the highway and hitting a tree, causing the car to catch fire
- The teen driver is facing felony charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving death
Troopers said the 17-year-old driver of a Dodge Charger was speeding and driving recklessly before veering off the highway and hitting a tree, causing the car to catch fire.
After the crash, the 17-year-old driver is accused of taking the license plate off the vehicle and running off, according to troopers.
Five teens were in the car, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old. All four passengers were taken to an area hospital with a variety of injuries. A 16-year-old from Inverness died at the hospital.
Troopers caught up with the driver a short time later, and he was taken into custody. He is facing felony charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving death.
Citrus High School released a statement Wednesday regarding the crash and student’s death.
It read, in part: “The Citrus High School family is devastated by the recent crash that involved several of our students and resulted in the loss of one of our own.”
The school is offering counseling services on campus.
School begins Monday at Citrus High and all county schools.
Spectrum News Staff
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