Moped rider Natalie Santana, 30, killed in crash with Jeep driven by Chopy Hodes, 29, at Universal Boulevard and Breakview Drive in Orlando, Florida
FHP: Woman, 30, riding moped killed in crash with Jeep(link is external)
The FHP said the Jeep was driving eastbound on Breakview Drive and tried to cross all lanes of Universal Boulevard, pulling into the path of the moped, which was driving northbound on Universal Boulevard. The front of the moped then struck the right side of the Jeep, troopers said. The rider of the moped was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, troopers said.
Moped rider killed in crash with Jeep identified(link is external)
He attempted to drive across all lanes of Universal Boulevard and pulled into the path of the moped rider, Natalie Santana, who was northbound on the roadway, the FHP said.
Santana drove into the side of the Jeep, troopers said.
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