Brevard County, FL (September 24, 2024) – A tragic head-on collision occurred in Brevard County on the evening of September 23, resulting in the death of an 82-year-old woman and serious injuries to another driver. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident took place shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 46 and Sweetwater Court.
Reports indicate that the elderly driver was operating a Mazda 6 westbound on SR-46 when she made a left turn toward Sweetwater Court. After making a U-turn, she attempted to travel east on SR-46 but inadvertently entered the westbound lane, leading to a direct collision with a Nissan Rogue.
Both drivers were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical attention. Tragically, the 82-year-old woman from Mims was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The 31-year-old woman from Sanford, who was driving the Nissan, is currently being treated for serious injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the factors that contributed to this unfortunate incident.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic accident during this difficult time.
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