From the Florida Highway Patrol

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Hillsborough County on Saturday that resulted in the death of the driver.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 10:15 AM, a Kia SUV, driven by a 54-year-old Apopka man, was traveling westbound on Interstate 4. 

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West of Branch Forbes Road, the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.  The vehicle entered the median, collided with a guardrail, and was redirected back across the highway. 

Rotating, the vehicle entered the outside grass shoulder, struck an embankment, became airborne, and overturned in the tree line. 

Transported to an area hospital, the driver later died.

The FHP did not release the name of the driver involved in the crash.

This breaking news may be updated if more details are known.

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