Macclenny, FL (September 25, 2021) - Two people died following a head-on crash in Macclenny on Friday night. The crash was reported on County Road 23A.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a blue Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling southbound on CR 23A when it crossed the centerline and drove into the path of a Ford F150 driven by a 23-year-old male. The two vehicles collided head-on and came to rest in a ditch on the shoulder. The two occupants of the Mercury, a 48-year-old man, and a 32-year-old man, died at the crash scene. The F-150 driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
The road was closed while police investigated. There is no word on the identity of the victims and no further information has been released.
Fatal car accidents in Florida take place approximately once every three hours. These accidents occur for a variety of reasons but normally are caused by negligent or inattentive driving. This includes speeding and careless drivers. A car accident in Macclenny can have devastating consequences for family members, who are suddenly forced to move forward following the untimely loss of a loved one.
Our condolences go out to all affected by this fatal crash in Macclenny.
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