Man killed after vehcile hydroplanes in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, FL – A 38-year-old man was killed on Wednesday afternoon after wet roads caused his vehicle to hydroplane, local news reports. 

The accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The victim was driving a blue Toyota CH-R  when he lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of County Road 48 and Ranch Road.

As his vehicle spun out of control, he entered the path of a black 2020 black Ford F-150 and struck the front of the truck. He died at the scene.

The 35-year-old man driving the truck was taken to South Lake Hospital.

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