UPDATE AUGUST 6:
Florida Highway Patrol sent us an updated news release on the crash Tuesday. In the original report, FHP said the 12 year old who died was male. In the updated release, FHP said the 12 year old who died was female.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A 38-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy died in a Dixie County crash during Tropical Storm Debby Sunday night. A 14-year-old boy was seriously hurt. All involved were from Crawfordville.
In their news release, Florida Highway Patrol explained what happened:
On August 4, 2024, at approximately 9:25 p.m., a single vehicle crash occurred in Dixie County, Florida. Witnesses stated it appeared as if the vehicle lost control due to the inclement weather and wet roadway.
After losing control, the vehicle struck the guardrail in the center median, then re-directed, overturning, leaving the roadway to the right.
The driver and 1 passenger were pronounced deceased on scene. Another passenger was transported to UF Health with serious injuries.
This case is still under investigation.
