Driver ran red light in crash that killed 2, prompted roadblock near Orlando, FHP says

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Crash occurred at Lake Underhill, Rouse roads

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at an intersection near Orlando left two men dead, troopers said, adding the driver who struck them ran a red light.

The crash occurred around 1 p.m. where Lake Underhill Road meets Rouse Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As a Jeep traveled westbound on Lake Underhill Road, approaching the intersection, a Kia that was traveling eastbound on Lake Underhill Road attempted to make a left turn with a green light onto Rouse Road, a preliminary crash report states.

The Jeep’s driver — identified as a 40-year-old woman from Orlando — failed to stop at a red light, resulting in the front of the Jeep striking the right side of the Kia, according to the report.

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The Kia overturned in the crash, FHP said. Of its two occupants — a driver and a passenger, both so far only identified as men — the driver was pronounced dead at a hospital and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, the report states.

The Orlando woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, troopers said.

FHP is still investigating and a roadblock was still in place as of 3:45 p.m. for westbound lanes of Lake Underhill Road in the area.

No other details have been shared.

This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for the latest updates.

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