ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — One person is dead and another was injured after a Porsche collided with a utility pole.
Officials responded around 1 a.m. Wednesday to a crash on State Road 16 near Masters Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a 1997 Porsche Boxster lost control near Masters Drive and collided with a chain link fence and metal sign. The car then overturned and hit a utility pole, troopers said.
The passenger, Harrison Wilker, 18, of St. Augustine, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, troopers said. He was taken to Flagler Hospital, where he died.
The driver, 21-year-old Jesse Viva of St. Augustine, received minor injuries. Police said alcohol was not involved, but speed was a factor in the crash.
FHP is continuing to investigate. Charges are pending.
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— Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaWAVY) September 28, 2016
Friends sent me this pic, say they are devastated to learn that Harrison is no longer with them #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/k1JLMtZGyd
— Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaWAVY) September 28, 2016
Fhp says no alcohol involved but speed is a factor #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/57KHTzFlzM
— Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaWAVY) September 28, 2016
Fhp: wilker was not wearing a seatbelt when they crashed #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/It55FdYbNd
— Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaWAVY) September 28, 2016
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