Florida

One Person Killed in Accident at US 98 and State Rd 59 in Jefferson County, FL

Published on: July 17, 2023

Date of Accident
July 14, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 98 & Florida 59, Jefferson County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash killed one person involved at US 98 and State Rd 59 in Jefferson County, FL on July 14th, 2023. Polices the incident happened around 1:25 a.m. According to investigators, an SUV was headed westbound before veering into eastbound lanes for unknown reasons. The SUV collided with a tractor-trailer headed eastbound, leaving the 66-year-old driver with fatal injuries. A 36-year-0ld passenger had life-threatening injuries according to police. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, according to investigators. No one involved was publicly identified and additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
SUV, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 98 and State Rd 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV collided with a tractor-trailer

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