Lake County: Man Dies After Crashing Against Tree

State Troopers Confirms Man Dies After Crashing Against Tree in Lake County

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The 52-year-old Paisley man was driving a Mazda CX-7 along County Road 42 before he crashed.

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According to the report, the SUV went off the road and hit a tree near the intersection with State Road 44.

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Authorities declared the man dead at the scene.

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Attempts are still being made by troopers to identify what led to the SUV going off the road.

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