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Desire M. Wilson-Fellows, 43, dies when her SUV crashes and bursts into flames on North Citrus Avenue in Crystal River, Florida

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 1:53pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, August 17, 2015

FHP identifies Crystal River woman killed in fiery crash

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Wilson-Fellows was driving a 1997 Toyota SUV south on North Citrus Avenue at 3:40 a.m. when she drove onto the east shoulder for unknown reasons. Investigators said Wilson-Fellows overcorrected, then traveled back across the road and overturned. The SUV caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames. Wilson-Fellows died at the scene of the crash.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Fire, Road Departure
People Involved: 
Desire M. Wilson-Fellows
Roadway: 
North Citrus Avenue
City: 
Crystal River, FL
County: 
Citrus County, FL
Area: 
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

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