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Lake City Man Dies After SUV Flips In Hamilton County

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A Lake City man died after his 2005 GMC Envoy crashed in Hamilton County in North Florida late Wednesday night.

Jerry Depratter, 47, was driving northbound on U.S. Highway 41 when he lost control of his car, causing it to flip multiple times, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.

He was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car, according to the release.

Troopers aren't sure what caused the crash.

Cassandra Rosevelt is a reporter for WuftNews and can be reached at 856-25-7056 or caseyerin1994@ufl.edu.