DIXIE COUNTY, FL (32today.com) – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a woman and a 12-year-old boy died in a one-vehicle crash on Sunday.
The accident happened on U.S. 19, just north of 483rd Avenue around 9:30 p.m.
“Witnesses stated it appeared as if the vehicle lost control due to the inclement weather and wet roadway,” said FHP in a news release.
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After losing control, FHP says the sport utility vehicle hit the guardrail in the center median, spun around and flipped.
Troopers say a 38-year-old woman and a 12-year-old were pronounced deceased on scene. Emergency crews transported a 14-year-old boy to UF Health with serious injuries. They say the family was from Crawfordville and none were wearing seatbelts.