Baker County

Ft. Lauderdale man killed in Baker County crash

BAKER COUNTY, Fla. — A 25-year-old man is dead following a crash early Monday morning in Baker County.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened after midnight on State Road 121 near Edna Manning Road.

Troopers said the Fort Lauderdale man was driving south on State Road 121 near Edna Manning Road when it entered the north lane and collided with a semi-truck.

The man died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to FHP.

The other driver, a 59-year-old Lake City man, is expected to be OK.

The area was closed for nearly nine hours as troopers investigated.