Three Dead After Car Accident In Central Florida
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LAKELAND (CBSMiami/AP) — A tragic accident took place on a main roadway in central Florida.
Three people are dead after car accident in Lakeland.
Lakeland police said 26-year-old Michael Marrero lost control of his vehicle Saturday and crossed into oncoming traffic on U.S. 98. Marrero struck a Nissan driven by 22-year-old Christopher Stewart.
Stewart's vehicle ran off the road and rolled over. Stewart and 22-year-old passenger Kathrin R. Pitock were declared dead at the scene.
Both were Lakeland residents. A third passenger died at a hospital.
Police said Sunday the third victim hadn't been positively identified.
Marrero was taken to a hospital. Police did not release his condition. Police did not say if Marrero will be charged.
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