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Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 60 East, between 630 East and Grape Hammock Road, in Lake Wales.

The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday when a semi-tractor trailer heading eastbound collided with a Mercedes which was heading westbound.

The driver of the Mercedes, an unidentified adult, was deceased on-scene. He or she was the only occupant of the car. Due to the car becoming engulfed in flames, deputies say they are unable to make positive identification.

The semi driver was uninjured.