Fiery fatal crash claims three lives on W. Colonial Drive

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department reports two adults and a child have died in a fiery crash that forced troopers to close part of West Colonial Drive late Tuesday morning.

No identities have been released at this time.

Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle leave the roadway before slamming into a pole and bursting into flames.  The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Colonial Drive will remain closed for the OPD traffic homicide investigation.

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