Fiery head-on dump truck crash kills 1 in Polk County: PCSO

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. - One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. 

What we know:

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at 5:45 a.m. on Polk City Road, just east of Highway 557 in Lake Alfred. 

Investigators say a silver BMW sedan was traveling westbound on Polk City Road as a dump truck was heading eastbound. 

The BMW, according to PCSO, tried to pass several westbound vehicles by moving into the eastbound lane. 

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As the BMW entered a curve, the drivers of both vehicles noticed each other, and they both swerved to the south shoulder of the roadway, crashing head-on. 

Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office

Both vehicles were pushed several feet onto the south shoulder under a group of trees, and burst into flames, according to PCSO. 

Investigators said the fire engulfed the sedan and burned the engine compartment of the truck. 

First responders said the driver of the BMW was trapped inside their vehicle and died at the scene. 

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The driver of the dump truck was wearing a seatbelt and was taken to an area hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries. 

What we don't know:

The driver of the sedan remains unidentified at this time due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.