Teen killed, six injured in four-vehicle crash on State Road 429 in Orange County

A four-vehicle crash occurred just after 11:15 p.m. Friday on State Road 429 near mile marker 24 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and reports from WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando and FOX 35 Orlando.

The crash involved a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, a 2025 Kia Sportage, and a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, all traveling southbound. The Jeep struck the rear of the Hyundai, causing debris that the Kia then hit, officials said.

Following the initial collision, the Hyundai moved into the path of the Chevrolet Camaro, which then struck the Hyundai. The drivers and passengers of the Hyundai, Jeep, and Camaro were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the Kia driver was uninjured.

An 18-year-old male passenger in the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the identities of those involved and continues to investigate the cause of the crash.