Gilchrist County, FL (May 22, 2020) - A 23-year-old woman is dead after being involved in a crash involving three trucks in Gilchrist County. The crash happened on Thursday, May 21st in the eastbound lanes of State Road 26.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene shortly after the collision took place. The female victim was a passenger in a truck that was towing another truck on a chain. The truck that was being towed left its travel lane, crossed over the center line and collided with a truck that was pulling a trailer. Rescue workers intervened in an effort to save the 23-year-old victim but they were ultimately unsuccessful. Both drivers sustained only minor injuries in the accident.
An investigation is ongoing at this time. Our thoughts are with the victim's family after this deadly crash in Gilchrist County.
More than 3,000 people died in Florida car accidents last year. This number includes crashes attributed to all types of vehicles. While serious and fatal car accidents are somewhat rare, they still occur each day throughout our state. It is important to be vigilant and understand your surroundings at all times.
Our condolences go out to the deceased victim's family of this crash in Gilchrist County.
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