Okeechobee woman killed in crash with tractor-trailer on State Road 710

New details in a crash report say a 21-year-old Okeechobee woman was killed Thursday in a crash involving a tractor-trailer at the intersection of State Road 710 and SE 86th Boulevard.

The crash happened at about 1:03 p.m., according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the woman was driving a 2000 Ford Expedition and was stopped on SE 86th Boulevard, facing northeast. She attempted to make a left turn onto westbound State Road 710 but failed to yield to an eastbound 2012 Kenworth tractor-trailer hauling a trailer.

The front of the tractor-trailer struck the left side of the SUV, causing the woman to be ejected from her vehicle.

The woman was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Her name has not been released.

The 66-year-old Winter Haven man driving the tractor-trailer was not injured. Following the dead;y crash, the westbound lane of State Road 710 was closed.

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Source: Cbs12