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83-year-old man dies after crashing into tree on US-41: FHP

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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — An 83-year-old man from The Villages died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a tree along US-41.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said his Chrysler Pacifica was traveling northbound when it left the roadway north of South Pendant Point and struck a tree.

The driver was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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