Man Dies after Winter Garden Accident at Wild Blackberry Trail and Rushes Avenue
Orange County, Florida (May 9, 2023) – A 71-year-old Sanford man was struck and killed by a car Monday morning at an intersection in Winter Garden.
The deadly collision happened at around 11:00 a.m. May 8 at Wild Blackberry Train and Rushes Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 
As per the report, a 22-year-old Oviedo man was speeding east on Blackberry Trail, failed to negotiate a curve, and went off the roadway to the right.
The car then hit a mailbox, tree, and light pole before striking Sanford man who was standing on the sidewalk. It then slammed into a home through the front porch.
Troopers said the Sanford man died at the scene.
The driver of the sedan was hospitalized with severe injuries.
Additional information was not provided.
The crash is under investigation.