{"id":193438,"date":"2026-03-16T13:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/193438\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:17:15","slug":"driver-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-epcot-center-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/193438\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver killed in fiery crash on Epcot Center Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 An unidentified driver died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Epcot Center Drive after a speeding 2023 Hyundai Elantra hit a tree and caught fire. <\/p>\n

The Florida Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred north of Overpass Road.<\/p>\n

According to investigators, the vehicle was traveling northbound above the posted speed limit when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The car ran off the roadway in a northwesterly direction before the collision.<\/p>\n

The impact with the tree caused the Hyundai to become fully engulfed in flames. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n

The Medical Examiner\u2019s Office is currently working to identify the driver. Once an identification is made, the office will notify the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. <\/p>\n

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