Kelly Park Road Turns Deadly for 90-Year-Old Apopka Driver

A Sunday evening drive along Kelly Park Road ended in tragedy when a 90-year-old Apopka man crashed his sport-utility vehicle into a fire hydrant and later died at the hospital, authorities said. He was taken to AdventHealth Apopka and pronounced dead, and investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened.

Crash details from troopers

According to The Apopka Chief, the wreck happened at about 6:21 p.m. Sunday. The Florida Highway Patrol crash report cited by the paper states the driver was heading west in a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe on Kelly Park Road, east of Round Lake Road, when the SUV veered off the westbound lane and hit a fire hydrant.

What troopers told TV reporters

WESH reported that troopers described a possible medical event as the likely cause of the crash. The station said the single-vehicle collision was reported in the area of Kelly Park Road and Round Lake Road, that the driver’s name has not been released, and that the incident remains under investigation.

Identity and next steps

The Apopka Chief reports the man was transported from the scene to AdventHealth Apopka, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been made public. Officials have not said whether any citations or charges might follow, noting that they are still reviewing the crash report along with any related medical findings.

How Florida reviews medical fitness to drive

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, any physician, individual, or agency can refer a driver for review if there are concerns that a medical condition could make them unsafe behind the wheel. The department’s Medical Advisory Board evaluates those referrals and medical reports to decide whether a re-examination is needed or whether license restrictions should be put in place. The agency stresses that these reviews are based on medical criteria rather than age alone and may lead to additional testing or limits on driving privileges.

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash, and no further details have been released. Local coverage has relied on the FHP crash report for information about the circumstances of the wreck.