BUNNELL, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash on State Road 11, south of County Road 304 in Bunnell, at 10:20 AM on September 20, involving two sport utility vehicles.
One woman from South Daytona was killed at the scene, while the other driver, a man from Saint Johns, sustained minor injuries.
The accident happened when a 71-year-old woman driving north didn’t stay in her lane and hit a 61-year-old man driving south head-on, causing both vehicles to block the road and close State Road 11.
Authorities are investigating the crash, and initial reports suggest the female driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt when it happened, while the male driver was. The male driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his minor injuries.
The official report does not specify the cause of the female driver’s lane departure and the names of the drivers involved in the crash have not been released.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and State Road 11 remains blocked as authorities work to clear the scene. Stay with Channel 9 for updates on the crash investigation.
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