Early morning in Auburndale, a sequence of traffic incidents culminated in the death of a driver after their vehicle collided with a tree, the aftermath of two hit-and-run collisions. As reported by ClickOrlando, the fatal series of events began around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Berkley Road and Strickland Lane with police arriving to discover the vehicle and its deceased occupant, they are still piecing together the precise sequence, and cause of the crashes, and additional details regarding the hit-and-runs have yet to be disclosed.
The FOX 13 News coverage confirmed that all three crashes are believed to be related, with the collisions involving two separate hit-and-run incidents that preceded the fatal crash. Yet, the identity of the driver and the circumstances leading up to the tragic conclusion are details that remain under investigation as of this report.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Auburndale Police Department at 863-965-5555. The police need details or footage from those there to understand what happened and prevent future tragedies.
