By Crash News Writer 
Sumter County, FL (August 7, 2025) – A 16-year-old from Inverness has died and four other teens were injured after a fiery crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 75 in the Oxford area of Sumter County. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred shortly before 3 p.m. in the southbound lanes.
According to reports, troopers say a 17-year-old driving a Dodge Charger was speeding and driving recklessly when the vehicle veered off the highway and struck a tree, igniting in flames. After the crash, the driver allegedly removed the license plate and fled the scene. All four passengers, ages 13 to 17, were transported to a local hospital. The 16-year-old victim later died from injuries. The driver was located shortly after and taken into custody on felony charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving death. Citrus High School confirmed the victim was a student and is offering on-campus counseling.
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