One killed, 6 hurt in pair of crashes: PCSO
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One person is dead and six others are hurt after two separate crashes just 15 minutes apart on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The first crash happened shortly before 8:30 p. m. on Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road near U. S.
27 in the Frostproof area. Officials said at least two vehicles were involved in the crash, and six people were injured. Three adults were taken by ambulance while two adults and a juvenile were flown to area hospitals. Investigators said at least one of the victims suffered injuries that could be life-threatening. Deputies responded to the second crash 15 minutes later, just north of Lakeland on Rockridge Road near Country Place Road.
Officials said a vehicle hit a tree, killing the driver. Both crashes are under investigation.