Columbia County, FL (August 27, 2019) - One woman was killed and another person suffered critical injuries following a head-on crash that took place in Columbia County on Monday, August 26th. The accident happened on the US-27 around 4:00 pm.
According to reports, 33-year-old Yolandita Diaz was driving a GMC Yukon traveling northbound on 27. At the same time, a Chrysler 300 was traveling southbound on the same roadway. For unknown reasons, the Chrysler veered into the northbound lanes and collided head-on with Diaz's vehicle. Diaz was killed in the crash and the Chrysler driver was critically hurt. The driver of the Chrysler has not been identified at this time. Three children were also transported to UF Health with minor injuries.
There is no further information available at this time.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Yolandita Diaz, who was killed in this tragic head-on collision in Columbia County. Police will carefully investigate this crash in an effort to determine why the Chrysler was traveling the wrong way.
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