Gadsden County, FL (November 1, 2024) – A serious car accident occurred on Thursday morning, resulting in injuries to two individuals, one of whom suffered critical injuries. According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 11:35 a.m. on U.S. Highway 90.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 58-year-old man was driving a sedan eastbound in the inside lane when he was struck by a 31-year-old woman driving an SUV. The woman was attempting to turn onto Holly Circle when the collision occurred. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the man “failed to observe [the woman] traveling west on U.S. Highway 90,” leading to the front of her vehicle striking the right passenger side of his car.
The impact resulted in both vehicles blocking traffic, with the woman’s SUV overturning and the man’s sedan coming to a stop facing north. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, with the man sustaining critical injuries and the woman suffering minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
Car Accidents in Florida
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