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19-year-old from New York dies in early morning crash in Citrus County

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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla — A 19-year-old man died in a car crash on South Lecanto Highway in Citrus County early Friday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the victim, who is from New York, was driving a Nissan Altima on South Lecanto Highway north of West Black Circle around 4 a.m.

The car then went off the road and hit a concrete power pole.

Officials said the man was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries in the crash.

"It's a great feeling to know that she's going to be okay."
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