Fernandina Beach Man, Hilliard Woman Killed In Head-On Collision In Yulee: A tragic accident on U.S. Highway 17 in Nassau County on Tuesday evening resulted in the deaths of a driver and a passenger. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. when the driver of a Dodge pick-up truck heading north lost control of his vehicle and swerved into the southbound lane. The Dodge pick-up truck collided head-on with a Kia Sportage traveling southbound near Quail Ridge Road in Yulee.
The impact of the collision caused the truck to flip over a concrete wall. The driver of the Dodge, a 58-year-old man from Fernandina Beach, was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger in the Kia Sportage, a 48-year-old woman from Hilliard, also lost her life in the crash. The driver of the Kia, a 53-year-old man from Hilliard, sustained serious injuries. FHP reported that both occupants of the Kia were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide assistance and transport the injured driver of the Kia to a nearby hospital. The identities of the deceased and the injured driver have not yet been released, pending notification of their families. The collision led to significant traffic disruptions on U.S. Highway 17 as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident, including why the driver of the Dodge pick-up truck lost control.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of wearing seatbelts and exercising caution while driving. The community extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims during this difficult time. Further details will be provided by FHP as the investigation continues.
