Fatal Accident Near Chipley Leaves 17-Year-Old from Panama City Dead and Three Others Injured

Fatal Accident Near Chipley Leaves 17-Year-Old from Panama City Dead and Three Others Injured

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: September 25, 2023

One death, two serious injuries, one critical condition

On Saturday evening, a tragic accident occurred near Chipley in Washington County, Florida. According to reports, the incident resulted in one fatality and left three individuals injured.

The accident took place at approximately 8:02 pm when an SUV carrying four people was traveling east on Collins Road. Unfortunately, the vehicle veered off the right side of the road for unknown reasons. In an attempt to regain control, the driver made an abrupt correction.

However, instead of stabilizing, the SUV crossed over to the other side of Collins Road and ultimately overturned. The force of the crash caused the driver to be ejected from their seat during this violent sequence of events.

Tragically, despite efforts by emergency responders and medical professionals on scene, it was determined that there was nothing more they could do for the 17-year-old driver from Panama City. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Of those remaining inside the vehicle after it overturned, two passengers sustained serious injuries while another is currently listed in critical condition. Their identities have not been disclosed at this time.

Authorities are now investigating what may have led to this devastating accident near Chipley. It remains unclear whether factors such as speed or distracted driving played a role in causing this tragedy.

As news spreads about this heartbreaking incident within Washington County's community and beyond its borders, our thoughts go out to all those affected by this loss and we hope for a swift recovery for those injured in this unfortunate event.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
17-year-old from Panama City
Vehicles:
SUV
Fatality:
YES
State:
Florida
City:
Chipley
Location:
Collins Road
Date of Incident:
2023-09-25
Time of Incident:
8:02 pm

Collins Road

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