LAKE COUNTY, FL — Two people are dead after a 7-vehicle crash Sunday on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP and Lake County Fire and Rescue responded to the crash around 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, near the State Road 27 exit in Howey-in-the-Hills.
Troopers say a 20-year old woman and a 19-year old man died in that accident when their vehicle was hit from behind. They have not been identified.
Nine others were taken to the hospital. FHP is continuing to investigate.