Suwannee County, FL (April 13, 2020) - One person was killed and two others suffered critical injuries in a crash that took place in Suwannee County on Easter Sunday. The crash was reported just before 8:00 p.m. on County Road 136.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevy Silverado and Ford Expedition were both traveling westbound on CR 136. For unknown reasons, the vehicles collided with one another and both left the roadway. The Ford then collided with a tree before overturning. The Silverado crashed into a tree and then a fence. The driver of the Silverado, 32-year-old Jacob Grant, died at the scene. A driver and a passenger in the Ford were taken to UF Health Hospital for treatment of critical injuries. They have not been identified at this time. No one else was hurt in the crash.
FHP is investigating at this time. No additional details have been released.
A Florida car accident can change lives in a matter of seconds. This is especially true when you have lost a loved one or been severely hurt in the crash. Each day, negligent drivers play a major part in tragedies that take place on our roadways. Police will continue to investigate this deadly crash in Suwannee County in order to determine the cause.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families who are affected by this incident.
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