Putnam County, FL (March 26, 2021) - Two people from Jacksonville were injured in a rollover accident that took place on Friday in Putnam County. The accident happened at approximately 8:20 p.m on County Road 309.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, a 25-year-old woman was driving southbound on CR 309 when the car left the roadway and drive into a ditch. The car hit an embankment and flipped over before striking a tree. The driver sustained minor injuries while a 19-year-old male passenger was seriously hurt. Both occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision. Neither has been identified at this time.
There is no word on potential charges stemming from the crash. An investigation is ongoing.
Last year, there were about 250,000 reported injury crashes in Florida. Rollover crashes are typically among the most severe and dangerous types of accidents that occur. These crashes normally take place at high speeds. During a rollover collision, vehicle occupants suffer serious injuries and they may be thrown from the vehicle, further increasing the risk of a negative outcome.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to all affected by this rollover crash in Putnam County.
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