SUV hits Road Ranger truck on Florida's Turnpike, killing six

Both vehicles caught fire, trapping the six people inside the SUV

Six people died Friday night after a northbound Chevy Traverse struck a state Road Ranger truck on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. All six people in the SUV died at the scene.

The collision occurred at about 9:30 p.m. while the state Road Ranger truck was assisting another crash, according to United Press International.

Witnesses said the Chevy Traverse was speeding and had its headlights off.

Florida Highway Patrol authorities said the SUV struck the right rear of the Road Ranger truck.

Both the Chevy Traverse and the Road Ranger truck became engulfed in flames after the collision, according to United Press International.

The six people in the SUV were trapped inside the vehicle and died at the scene.

The Road Ranger driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and did not require medical assistance.

The six victims had not been publicly identified.