A 49-year-old man from Winter Haven was killed in a head-on collision early Monday morning. 

  • 49-year-old killed in head-on collision in Polk
  • Two others received serious injuries from crash
  • Joseph Senatus died on scene

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on CR-557 and Old Lake Alfred Road in Polk County. 

A GMC Yukon, driven by Mario Rodriguez, 20, was traveling northbound on CR-557 and failed to negotiate a curve in the road. 

The Yukon traveled into the path of a Toyota Camry traveling southbound on CR-557 and collided head-on with the vehicle. 

The Yukon overturned and the passenger, Ciara Rodriguez, 17, was ejected from the vehicle. According to FHP, Ciara was not wearing a seatbelt. 

Both Mario and Ciara received serious injuries. 

The driver of the Camry, Joseph Senatus, 49, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. 

According to the report, charges are pending.