SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are looking into a deadly crash that occurred Thursday in Seminole County, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. According to troopers, the accident took place on Markham Woods Road and Enclave Cove close to Heathrow. The FHP stated that the driver of a 2009 Cadillac CTS veered off the road, spun into a wooded area, and collided with a tree. The driver was declared dead at the scene. FHP has blocked roads nearby while they continue their investigation. No further details have been released. Fatal crash investigated on Markham Woods Boulevard in Seminole County (Copyright WKMG 2026) It was an unexpected start to the new year for Kyle Williamson and his wife, who reside nearby. They witnessed the tragic accident just steps from their house. “We ran out here, and it was obvious that the gentleman had passed. He was gone immediately, and then there was a fire,” said Kyle Williamson. The couple shared surveillance footage with News 6 showing the car speeding through their neighborhood before crashing into a tree around 9:46 a.m. “My wife was out walking the dogs, and she came running in and said there was another accident,” Williamson said. “We had one a couple of years ago in the exact same spot where she had to take the lady to the hospital. She ran in and said, ‘Dial 911.’”Williamson says accidents like this happen way too often along this stretch of road.. “I think this is just a strange curve. It’s a 45 mph zone, and it comes up pretty quick,” Williamson noted. “And the scary thing is elementary and middle schools are just right around the corner.”Troopers indicate that speed played a role in this incident. James Shelton, who bikes regularly along Markham Woods Road, mentions he sees drivers speeding frequently.“I see cars that are going way overthe speed limit;10-20 mph over,” Shelton remarked;who also lives nearMarkham Woods Road.”It’s like they’re racing to get there late.”Both neighbors express hope for measures to prevent future accidents. “I hate speed bumps but think more signs should be put up telling people what th… traffic speed is; maybe even slow it down,” one neighbor suggested.”Because they’re goingto go where they wantto go.” Even though they didn’t knowthe victim personally,nighbors say witnessinga crash sonear homenever gets easier. “Every accident is tragic,” Williamson expressed.”But having it so close toyour home-so many times-it bothers you.”
News 6 spokewiththe victim’s brother-in-law,wodid not wish to appearon camera.He says family plans tomark amemorialin hishonoratthe crash site.
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