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A tragic multi-vehicle accident on US-17 resulted in the death of a 78-year-old woman and serious injuries to two passengers. The incident occurred when her white Toyota 4Runner veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a Ford F-150. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, amid concerns over traffic safety in Clay County following multiple recent fatalities.
Green Cove Springs – A tragic accident on February 17, 2025, led to the death of a 78-year-old woman following a multi-vehicle crash on US-17. The woman, who has not been named pending the notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after the incident.
The accident occurred around 2 p.m. when the woman was driving a white Toyota 4Runner northbound in the left lane on US-17. The vehicle unexpectedly veered into the southbound lanes and collided with a Ford F-150 pickup truck, which was stopped in the left turn lane at the intersection of Bayard Street. Immediately after the collision, the Toyota overturned.
Two passengers in the 4Runner, a 15-year-old girl from Fleming Island and a 55-year-old man from Gainesville, sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the Ford F-150, a 47-year-old man from Green Cove Springs, experienced minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with no additional details released at this time. Authorities have not identified the deceased or the injured individuals until their families have been notified.
This incident is not the only recent traffic fatality in the area. Earlier on May 14, 2025, a 19-year-old man from Jacksonville was fatally struck while walking along US-17. The tragedy unfolded around 8 a.m. when the man entered the northbound lane of traffic. A 57-year-old woman, driving a pickup truck, struck him. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing FHP investigation.
Emergency responders transported the unnamed pedestrian to a medical facility, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The FHP has reported that traffic lanes were closed during the investigation following this pedestrian accident, highlighting the urgency and severity of traffic safety in the region.
The occurrences of these two recent crashes underscore the ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety in Clay County. Investigators are still delving into the details surrounding these tragic incidents, striving to ensure that lessons are learned to prevent future accidents.
With increasing road usage, local authorities encourage drivers to remain vigilant and cautious. The need for awareness is underscored by these accidents, as countless lives can be affected when traffic incidents occur.
As investigations continue, the community is left to grieve the losses and support those affected by these events.
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