Truck driver from Port Orange killed in Florida Turnpike crash

Orange County, FL -- Carl W. Van Wasshnova, 54, from Port Orange, was killed in a tractor trailer crash on Florida's Turnpike in Orlando on Friday night. The November 13th crash occurred when Wasshnova lost control of his semitrailer turning onto the turnpike from South Orange Blossom Trail. His truck veered to the left, crossing a concrete median and guardrail, before entering the northbound turnpike exit ramp lanes, where his truck struck a dual-trailer FedEx truck. The FedEx driver was not injured. Wasshnova was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.