Clay County, FL (October 29, 2019) - One person was killed and seven others were injured in a head-on crash in Clay County on Sunday, October 27th. The crash was reported around 9:50 p.m. on State Road 16 near Mary Dot Lane.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Shawn Mcleod from Middleburg, FL was driving a Nissan Xterra westbound on SR 16. Mcleod veered into the eastbound lane where he collided head-on with a van carrying seven occupants. Mcleod was pronounced dead at the crash scene. All of the passengers in the van were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. There is no further update on their conditions.
Police have not said what caused the crash. There is no further information available at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in Clay County and our condolences go out to those who were affected.
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