Hernando County, FL (September 21, 2024) – A tragic head-on collision occurred early Saturday morning, September 21, resulting in the deaths of two drivers. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the accident took place around 12:40 a.m. on State Route 589, just north of County Line Road.
Preliminary investigations indicate that a 45-year-old man was driving a Volkswagen Jetta southbound in the northbound lanes when he collided head-on with a Honda Odyssey driven by a 47-year-old woman. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to flip over, leading to severe consequences for both drivers.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, both drivers sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead. The two passengers traveling in the Honda Odyssey, a 20-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, were injured but their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. They were transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the factors that led to the driver being on the wrong side of the road.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this tragic incident.
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