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Juveniles injured in two-vehicle incident on U.S. 90 in Havana

Incident occurred Friday morning
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Posted at 1:03 PM, Feb 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-03 17:26:05-05

(WTXL) — UPDATE 5:26 p.m.: The Florida Highway Patrol released a report Friday afternoon about a two vehicle crash Friday morning at U.S. 90 and Lanier Road South in Gadsden County.

According to the FHP report, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) was traveling west on U.S. 90 and attempted a left hand turn onto Lanier Road South.

The SUV turned directly into the traveling path of a pickup truck that was traveling east on U.S. 90.

The front of the truck collided with the passenger side of the SUV.

The report notes that the driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries, while two juveniles that were passengers in the SUV sustained injuries.

As of Friday afternoon, one juvenile had critical injuries, while another juvenile had serious injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck reportedly sustained minor injuries.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, the Gadsden County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and member of the Robert F. Munroe Day School assisted FHP at the scene.

INITIAL REPORT
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle incident on U.S. Highway 90 and Lanier Road in Havana Friday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a sports utility vehicle was traveling west on U.S. Highway 90, also known as Blue Star Highway, and attempted to head south on Lanier Road, which is in front of Robert F. Munroe Day School.

As the vehicle attempted to make the turn, it collided with a pickup truck that was traveling east on U.S. Highway 90.

According to FHP, all individuals in the incident were transported to a hospital.

The two juveniles that were passengers of the SUV were listed in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.

The adult operator of each vehicle are expected to be OK.