Gadsden County, FL (August 1, 2018) – In Gadsden County, a head-on collision led to the death of one woman and injured two others. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene near the intersection of Little Sycamore Church Road and Flat Creek Road around 12:19 p.m.
78-year-old Lillie Proctor was driving a Chrysler 300 heading southbound on County Road 269 toward Interstate 10. A 12-year-old boy was in her vehicle at the time of the crash
Proctor attempted to negotiate a curve when her vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with another car. Proctor lost her life in the accident. The 12-year-old in her vehicle suffered minor injuries.
59-year-old Jana Perry of Quincy was driving the other vehicle and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
None of the crash victims were wearing seatbelts at the time. Charges are currently pending.
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