An investigation into a single-vehicle crash has snarled traffic in The Villages.

A car was northbound at about 8:30 a.m. Monday on Buena Vista Boulevard when it left the roadway, crossed over the multi-modal path and hit a tree. The motorist who appeared to be alone in the vehicle was said to be “unresponsive.”

This car left Buena Visata Boulevard, crossed over the multi modal path and crashed into a tree.
This car left Buena Vista Boulevard, crossed over the multi-modal path and crashed into a tree.

Traffic was being directed away from Buena Vista Boulevard at El Camino Real near Savannah Center.

The Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Community Watch and The Villages Public Safety Department were also at the scene.