Orlando man dies following collision with farm tractor in Glades County

A 36-year-old Orlando man has died after a crash in Glades County Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The Orlando man was driving a sedan northbound on CR 721, north of SR 78, approaching a farm tractor, which was traveling southbound.

The sedan entered the southbound lane into the path of the tractor, striking the front of it.

The man driving the sedan suffered fatal injuries and the driver of the tractor suffered minor injuries. Both men were wearing seatbelts.

The crash remains under investigation.

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