Updated 7:43 a.m 11-6

LCSO Press Release:

LCSO Investigating Early Morning Traffic Crash Fatality:

Early Friday morning at approximately 1:05AM, Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1400 block of Old St. Augustine Road in reference to a traffic crash.

Upon arrival Deputies discovered a 1999 Honda CRV which had struck a tree on the south side of the roadway.

The driver, and only occupant, Tallahassee resident 36-year-old Anthony V. Ruiz was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Leon County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Homicide Investigators responded to the scene and a preliminary investigation has revealed that the vehicle was traveling east bound on Old St. Augustine Road when it left the roadway and a struck tree.

No other vehicles were involved.

Traffic Crash Investigators have determined that the driver was not wearing a seat belt and that excessive speed may have been a factor in this traffic crash fatality.

We do not have a picture available at this time.

Deceased:
Anthony V. Ruiz
DOB: 04/04/1973
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An early morning crash leaves one person dead.

The Leon County Sheriff's Office says a driver died while traveling East on Lafayette St. in Tallahassee around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning.

Officials say only one car was involved in the accident.

The identity of the driver is unknown at this time.

Eyewitness News is on the scene and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.