ORLANDO, Fla. — An 18-year-old man died after crashing a 2000 Nissan Maxima into a tree before noon Tuesday in the Pine Hills neighborhood, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

  • Troopers say Adrian Amaya lost control
  • Not sure why he lost control; investigation ongoing

Adrian Amaya was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died, according to a preliminary crash report from FHP Lt. Kim Montes.

The crash happened at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday at Pine Hills Road and Balboa Drive.

The Nissan Maxima was traveling on Pine Hills Road and, for an unknown reason, the driver lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway, according to the FHP.

The front of the car struck a tree.

An investigation is ongoing.