Polk County double fatal crash on SR 60 under investigation
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning near Lake Wales.
LAKE WALES, Fla. - Polk County deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left two people dead early Thursday morning on State Road 60 near Acuff Road.
Lake Wales area crash
What we know:
Deputies were dispatched to the scene west of Lake Wales around 4:22 a.m. Thursday. Investigators confirmed two people died in the morning collision, which involved two vehicles.
State Road 60 lane closures
What we don't know:
Authorities closed Westbound SR 60 at the crash site while crew members worked to clear the scene and gather evidence. It remains unclear what caused the two vehicles to collide or how long the westbound lanes will stay shut down.
The identities of the two victims have not been released, and officials have not stated if any other people were hurt in the wreck. Eastbound SR 60 remains open to moving traffic.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which provided initial details about the fatal crash investigation.