HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A 23-year-old Weeki Wachee man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 50 early this morning.
At approximately 12:42 AM, a Toyota Tundra, driven by the man, was traveling westbound on SR-50. West of US-19, the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway.
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The vehicle veered onto the north shoulder of the highway, striking a utility pole. It then crossed back over the roadway, entered the south shoulder, and overturned. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle during the rollover.
He was transported to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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