Gilchrist County, FL (January 3, 2020) - A teenage driver is dead following a crash in Gilchrist County. The crash took place on County Road 337.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 17-year-old was driving a 2003 Toyota Camry southbound on CR 337 when he collided with the rear-end of a tractor driven by 57-year-old Anthony Call Matthews. Police arrived at the scene along with rescue workers and pronounced the teenager dead as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. Matthews did not suffer any injuries from the collision.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. There is no further information available.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim during this difficult time.
A fatal accident is one of the most heartbreaking and devastating things for any family to experience. No one can ever be truly prepared for the news that their loved one has been killed in a Florida car accident. Unfortunately, fatal crashes continue to take place in Florida at alarming rates, making our state one of the most dangerous places in the nation for motorists.
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