Starke, FL (December 14, 2019) - A 21-year-old woman lost her life in a three-vehicle crash in Starke, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Friday, December 13th on US 301.
Police say that Lismaray Marrero was traveling northbound on 301 when she crossed the median and traveled into the southbound lanes. While in the southbound lanes, Marrerro's car struck the left side of a second vehicle. A third car also struck Marrero's vehicle while attempting to avoid a crash. The driver of the second car, 21-year-old Shauna Clifton, suffered serious injuries in the accident. The driver of the third vehicle was not hurt.
Police have not said what caused the accident to occur and no further details have been released.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal crash in Starke. Our condolences are offered to the victim's family at this time.
Each day, several fatal car accidents are reported on Florida's streets and highways. Head-on collisions can, unfortunately, cause catastrophic damage and will often have deadly results.
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