What started as an ordinary Monday drive on North Lowder Street in Macclenny ended in tragedy when a 25-year-old local woman was killed after her SUV veered off the road, tore through a fence and hit a tree. The crash happened just after 4 p.m. near Constitution Place. A 23-year-old Jacksonville woman riding in the SUV survived but suffered serious injuries. Troopers said both women had been wearing seat belts. The Florida Highway Patrol is now working to determine why the vehicle suddenly left the roadway.
Crash details from troopers
According to News4JAX, the SUV was traveling south on North Lowder Street when it drifted onto the east shoulder and struck a fence, then a tree. The 25-year-old Macclenny driver was rushed to Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, where troopers said she was later pronounced dead. The 23-year-old passenger from Jacksonville was also taken for treatment of serious injuries. The crash report notes that both occupants had seat belts on at the time of the wreck.
Investigation and statewide context
Troopers have not yet released any findings about possible contributing factors, such as speed or impairment, as the investigation continues. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, FHP and its partner agencies responded to 394,953 crashes statewide last year, with more than 60% involving injuries. The agency notes that the state crash portal plays a key role in collecting and organizing those official reports.
What’s next
Troopers will complete and file the official crash report before releasing any additional conclusions about what led up to the Macclenny crash. This story will be updated if investigators or local officials share new information.
