CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a crash in Casselberry, according to Seminole County Fire officials.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is now explaining what led to the crash.
Footage from the scene on U.S. 17-92 near Sunnytown Road, just north of State Road 436, shows a car that has run into a pole and looks to be completely destroyed.
A second car can also be seen, flipped over on its roof. Multiple fire engines and an ambulance are at the scene.
All lanes on U.S. 17-92 south are blocked at Triplet Lake Drive. Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says this all began in Sanford when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on 25th Street near State Road 417 whose driver was suspected of trafficking fentanyl. The suspect fled the area.
“Sheriff’s deputies did not pursue the vehicle out of concern for public safety and to reduce the risk of harm to innocent motorists and other potential victims. Instead, they allowed the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit to maintain continuous aerial surveillance from a safe distance,” according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
The suspect was seen speeding down U.S. 17-92, at times going at least 100 mph, before entering Casselberry.
Deputies say the suspect vehicle crashed into another vehicle near Sunnytown Lane just after noon.
The two people in the other vehicle died from the crash, and the suspect was taken into custody.
The sheriff’s office will handle criminal charges against the suspect.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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