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Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in Lake County

The driver of a Toyota Tacoma was killed on Thursday night on County Road 452 in Lake County, after he was ejected from the vehicle when it over-turned.

The unnamed 67-year-old Umatilla driver was heading north on CR 452  just after 9:00 pm, when his vehicle exited off of the roadway onto the east shoulder.

Troopers said, the vehicle crossed over the opening to Yale Court, continued northbound, striking a telephone box.  The car then struck a utility pole, overturned, ejecting the driver.

The driver was taken to Waterman Hospital when he was pronounced dead.

FHP said that the driver was not wearing a seat belt.

Toxicology reports are being awaited to determine whether or not alcohol played a role in the crash.

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