Deadly crash at intersection near Celebration High School

  • Orlando Fire Department dive team works to recover a vehicle that went into the pond at World Drive and Celebration Boulevard. PHOTO/OSCEOLA FIRE RESCUE EMS
    Orlando Fire Department dive team works to recover a vehicle that went into the pond at World Drive and Celebration Boulevard. PHOTO/OSCEOLA FIRE RESCUE EMS

A 32-year-old Sanford woman died early Friday morning when she failed to negotiate a curve known for accidents in Celebration and her car submerged into a pond, Florida Highway Patrol has reported.

Just after 3 a.m., the woman was driving south on World Drive when. for reasons yet to be determined, did not stop at the light at the intersection with Celebration Boulevard, The car struck a curb, vaulted over a fence and landed in the pond. It was located by an Orlando Fire Department dive team, and the driver was pronounced dead on the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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This intersection was known for other similar incidents, especially before nearby Celebration High School opened in 2003. World Drive ends about a quarter-mile after an interchange with Interstate 4, and used to meet Celebration Boulevard at a curve. Prior to extending Celebration to the school, county officials added a signage, a flashing light and a fence to help prevent these incidents. There is currently a traffic light at that intersection.