Driver faces charges while in ICU after deadly Umatilla crash

A chase with a stolen car ended in a deadly crash out of Umatilla earlier this week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Investigators said the incident happened early Monday morning along Central Avenue and Guerrant Street, after a stolen car ran a red light and slammed into a Jeep Cherokee.The driver of the Jeep — a 44-year-old woman from Umatilla — died as a result, investigators added.Meanwhile, the FHP reported the driver of the stolen vehicle — identified as Jquarious Sceal, 26 — was badly hurt and taken to the hospital.On Wednesday, troopers confirmed to News 6 that Sceal was still in the ICU at the hospital, though he will face charges of vehicular homicide and fleeing/eluding causing death.Upon his release, Sceal will be booked at the Lake County Jail, the FHP said.A GoFundMe has also been set up following the victim’s death. You can donate by clicking here.