An 18-year-old man died in a three-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The crash occurred on March 24 at about 9:27 p.m. on U.S. 27 near Pedalers Pond Boulevard, PCSO said.
A man was driving a 2025 black Honda four‑door sedan north on U.S. 27. At the same time, a 2007 silver Pontiac sedan, driven by Hunter Wright, 18, was traveling south in the center lane.
For unknown reasons, the Honda lost control, crossed the grass median at Pedalers Pond Boulevard and collided with the Pontiac, PCSO said. After the initial impact, the Honda was struck by a semi‑truck driven by a 66‑year‑old woman.
When first responders arrived, Wright was determined to be dead, PCSO said.
The driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released. The semi‑truck driver was not injured.
All drivers were wearing seat belts. The investigation remains ongoing.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: 18-year-old dies in three-vehicle crash on US 27 in Lake Wales
Reporting by Lakeland Ledger / The Ledger
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