Two teens killed in Citrus County crash
CRYSTAL RIVER (FOX 13) - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left two teenagers dead Friday night.
Troopers said the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on US 19 near North Champion Point.
According to FHP, 18-year-old Saige Fields lost control of her Ford Focus after making erratic lane changes. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
Fields was taken to a hospital, where she later died, FHP said. A passenger in the car, 18-year-old Samantha O'Connor, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Troopers said a second passenger, 15-year-old Derrick Powell, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to Shands Hospital.
The remains under investigation.