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Man identified in fatal Taylor County crash

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TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - A 43-year-old man is dead after a crash in Taylor County. 

Florida Highway Patrol has identified the man as Edward Acevedo of Mayo, Fla. 

FHP said it happened on U.S. 19 at Bill Howell Road around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Troopers said the man drove into the median, lost traction and hit a tree.  

FHP states he was wearing a seatbelt, but it is unknown whether alcohol played a factor in the accident. 

FHP said he was pronounced dead at the scene.

FHP was assisted at the scene by Taylor County EMS and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.