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Fatal Car Accident on County Road 535 at Buena Vista Drive in Orange County, FL on August 06, 2026

Fatal crash on County Road 535 in Orange County, FL

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A fatal car accident was reported Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2026, at County Road 535 and Buena Vista Drive in Orange County, Florida. Authorities said a Ford Escape struck the rear left side of a Honda Accord that was stopped at a traffic signal, then continued east and hit a light pole. The Escape driver was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital and later pronounced dead, while the Accord driver remained at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
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A fatal two vehicle crash was reported Thursday afternoon at County Road 535 and Buena Vista Drive in Orange County.

Authorities said a 2020 Ford Escape was traveling east on County Road 535 as it approached the intersection. A 2011 Honda Accord was stopped at a traffic signal, also facing east, when the Escape struck the rear left side of the Accord.

After the initial impact, the Escape continued east and hit a light pole. The driver of the Escape was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital, where the person was later pronounced dead. No name or age had been released in the reports available Friday. The driver of the Accord remained at the scene.

The crash involved two passenger vehicles and happened at a busy Orange County intersection near Buena Vista Drive. No additional injuries were confirmed in the information released publicly, and authorities had not announced any charges or a final determination on contributing factors.

The investigation was still ongoing as of the latest report. As that process continues, updated information may come from the Florida Highway Patrol or later crash report records. For families affected by a fatal collision on County Road 535, it can be important to keep medical and insurance paperwork, vehicle information, and any witness details organized while questions are still being reviewed.

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Accident Details:
Location:
Orange County, FL
Type:
Car Accident
Severity:
Fatal
Collision:
Rear End, Multi-Vehicle
Issues:
Intersection, Failure to Yield
Local Road:
County Road 535 at Buena Vista Drive
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