Columbia County, FL (July 30, 2018) – One person is dead, and another person was taken to the hospital in serious condition following a head-on collision in Columbia County. The incident took place on Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the incident, which took place around 7:00 p.m. It happened around the area of SE Country Club Road in Columbia County.
Police say that 33-year-old Paul Harris of Hilliard and 21-year-old Joseph Gibson of Middleburg were traveling in opposite directions of the roadway when their vehicles suddenly collided head-on.
Harris was taken to the hospital where police say he was later pronounced dead. Gibson was evaluated at the scene and has been listed in serious condition since.
Charges are pending, and the investigation is still ongoing at this time.
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