A driver who was reported missing and operating a stolen vehicle at the time of a vehicle crash in Apopka died from sustained injuries.
At 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, the Apopka Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the vicinity of Kelly Park Road and Chandler Road.
The driver, a 17-year-old, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was airlifted to a local trauma center. The driver succumbed to their injuries.
Upon the police’s preliminary investigation, it was determined that the deceased had been reported as a missing person and was operating a stolen vehicle at the time of the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. Further notifications will be provided as they become available.
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