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Man dead, 15-year-old seriously injured after 3-vehicle crash in Citrus County

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Posted at 9:44 AM, Feb 26, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-26 10:42:19-05

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — One person died, and another was seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash in Citrus County Sunday night.

The Florida Highway Patrol said around 7:30 p.m., a 21-year-old woman was driving a Kia Optima east on County Road 486 when the Optima overtook and collided with a moped traveling ahead of it.

The rider, 28, and passenger, 15, of the moped fell onto the road before they were then struck by a Chevy Equinox driven by a 75-year-old man.

The rider and passenger were both taken to local hospitals. The rider passed away from his injuries, while the passenger was seriously injured.