A 71-year-old man is dead, and another man was injured after a head-on crash in Astor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP said the crash happened just after 8:30 on Wednesday night.
Investigators said a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, driven by a 71-year-old man, was traveling westbound on SR-40 when it crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lane and started driving the wrong way.
They said the Escalade then entered the direct path of an oncoming 2025 Freightliner semi-tractor-trailer.
As a result, the two vehicles crashed head-on.
The Freightliner, which was traveling eastbound, was being driven by a 49-year-old man with a 25-year-old male passenger onboard.
The 71-year-old man driving the Escalade was pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP said the semi-truck driver was not injured. The 25-year-old passenger in the semi-truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Drivers can use CR-445 as a detour.
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