A fatal collision earlier this morning has led to the closure of Highway 42 in Umatilla, Lake County. The incident, reported by FOX 35 Orlando, occurred along SE Highway 42 near 258th Avenue Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, whose investigation is still ongoing as of the last update, the specific details surrounding the crash that happened around 3 a.m. remain sparse. In the wake of the collision, all lanes of Highway 42 are closed in both directions, an inconvenience to many morning travelers. WESH reported that drivers are being advised to take County Road 450 as a detour route around the area of the crash.
Local authorities are likely to provide updates as the investigation progresses and as efforts to clear the scene advance.
