A teenager was killed early on Thursday morning in Lake County, after he lost control of her vehicle and it struck a tree, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Mario Novoa Gomez, 18, of Groveland, was pronounced dead on the spot by the medical examiner. The crash occurred just before 4:00 a.m.
Gomez was headed north on CR 565 (Villa City Road) near Lucy Lee Road, when he failed to negotiate a right curve in the roadway and traveled straight across in the southbound lane of CR 565.
Troopers said, the 2010 Ford Mustan entered the west shoulder and sideswiped a tree. Gomez’ vehicle then rotated, continued north, striking another tree.
Gomez died on the spot.
A passenger with Gomez, 19-year-old Timothy Delong, also of Groveland, suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.
The investigation into the crash continues, troopers said.
rip big brother is hard for me my sister ,mom ,and dad… we love and miss you.. forever in our hearts
rip mario . i love and miss you SO much