Tragedy struck late Sunday night in Orange County, Florida, as a fatal crash involving three vehicles unfolded on Aloma Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the incident resulted in the death of one man and injuries to a woman involved in the collision.

The accident occurred around 9:40 p.m. near the intersection of Aloma Avenue and Palmetto Avenue, a typically bustling area. The chain of events was set in motion when a 25-year-old man from Winter Park, behind the wheel of a 1999 Honda CRV, ignored a red light as he traveled eastbound on Aloma Avenue. This reckless act led to a violent collision with a 2024 Toyota RAV-4, which was navigating a turn through the intersection at that moment.

The force of the crash between the Honda and the Toyota RAV-4 was significant enough to propel the RAV-4 into a 2018 Toyota Corolla, which was also making a turn nearby. The sequence of collisions highlights the potential dangers of disregarding traffic signals, emphasizing the critical importance of road safety and vigilance.

As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of a preventable accident that claimed a life and altered others.

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The Winter Park man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to the crash report, the man was not wearing a seat belt.

The Toyota RAV-4 driver, a 24-year-old Orlando woman, had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

The other driver, a 21-year-old Davenport man, was uninjured.

An investigation is ongoing.