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Driver Loses Control of Vehicle, Dies in Crash on US-1

A driver was killed on Monday night after he lost control of his vehicle on US-1 in Brevard County, FHP said.

Victor Ruiz III, 64 years, of Canaveral Groves, was heading northbound on US-1 near Mahi Mahi Lane around 8:20 p.m. on Monday, when for some unknown reason, he lost control of his 1989 Ford Thunderbird.

Troopers say, Ruiz struck multiple trees and a mobile home and was ejected from his vehicle.  He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Ruiz was not wearing a seat-belt at the time of the accident.  Toxicology results are being awaited to determine whether or not alcohol played a role in the crash, troopers said.

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