FHP: Fatal Late Night Crash Under Investigation

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Deltona, FL - Troopers are investigating what caused a man to lose control before driving off of the roadway late last night (August 14th).

According to Florida Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Larry Welch Sr. was driving his 1998 Chevy pickup westbound on Enterprise Osteen Road towards Garfield around 11 o'clock.

As he entered a curved part of the roadway, he lost control. While losing control, FHP reports that he overcorrected and exited the right unpaved shoulder of Enterprise Road.

After exiting the shoulder, he struck a ditch, overturned and struck a tree near the roadway.

According to their report, FHP is investigating if alcohol played a part in the crash, no other details were available as the investigation remains open and active.