WINTER HAVEN, FL – One person passed away in a crash between a car and a trash truck reported at Lucerne Park Road and Old Lucerne Park Road Thursday.
This collision happened before 5:30 a.m., according to WFLA. After arriving, Winter Haven police shut down the east and westbound lanes of Lucerne and Old Lucerne.
Florida Highway Patrol was also called to the scene and will take the lead on this investigation. Since the crash falls under the troopers’ jurisdiction, they will not publicly announce the victim’s name.
If more information becomes available, then our news team will add updates.
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