Three killed after multi-vehicle crash in Polk County, Florida

Three people died after a three-car crash on Friday evening in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida.

The officials were notified around 7:30 p.m., about the crash.

The crash took place when a black Nissan Pathfinder was driving west on SR 60 and the driver entered the eastbound lane after which the Pathfinder reportedly hit a red Jeep Wrangler, head-on.

The then Jeep engulfed.

Both the driver, a 62-year-old identified as Ashley Mansard, and the passenger, a 52-year-old identified as Lori Mansard, died at the scene.

The driver of the Pathfinder was killed in the crash as well.

A black Chevrolet Impala driving behind the Jeep attempted to move out of the way of the crash but ended up crashing into the back of the Pathfinder.

The 27-year-old driver of Impala was hospitalized.

The crash is currently under investigation.