WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A driver on State Road 54 Thursday died after losing control of their SUV for an "unknown reason" and nearly hitting a van head-on, authorities said.
Florida Highway Patrol reports the SUV was approaching Foxwood Boulevard when the driver lost control, entered the outside shoulder and then collided with several construction barrels.
From there, troopers say the driver then redirected back across the highway and nearly collided head-on with another driver on SR-54.
Authorities say the driver of the SUV died at the scene. The driver and passengers of the van were reported to have sustained serious injuries in the crash.