PINE HILLS, Fla. – A driver died on Thursday after suffering a possible medical episode and crashing into a tree in Pine Hills, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. along N Hiawassee Road, south of Stardust Lane.

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According to a preliminary FHP crash report, the driver was operating a 2022 Toyota Camry and traveling north in a business parking lot when they lost control of the car. As a result, the Toyota left the paved parking lot, entered a ditch, and struck a tree, the report states.

The driver was taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead, troopers said.

FHP is still investigating.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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