Deadly crash shuts down stretch of Colonial Drive in east Orlando

Meaghan MackeyORLANDO, Fla. —

A deadly crash has shut down a stretch of Colonial Drive (SR-50) in east Orlando.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:30 on Sunday night at Sherman Street.

Drivers traveling east on Colonial Drive towards Lockwood should use Lake Pickett Road as a detour.

Troopers are investigating what led to the deadly crash.

As of 5 a.m., the eastbound side of Colonial Drive is still shut down.

WESH 2 has reached out to FHP for more information.

This is a developing story.