Taylor County, FL (July 7, 2018) – In Taylor County, a July 4th crash happened just north of Bill Howell Road. The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the accident, which took place on Wednesday along US 19. The crash happened at 4:33 p.m.
The driver was identified as 43-year-old Edward Acevedo. He was traveling southbound on US 19 when, for reasons unknown, he traveled up onto a grassy median. His vehicle lost traction and started spinning before it traveled onto the west shoulder of the roadway and struck an oak tree off to the side.
By the time first responders made it to the scene of the accident, they declared Acevedo dead at the scene. FHP was assisted by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and EMS crews.
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