A 34-year-old Tallahassee woman was killed and two other people were hurt in a violent single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Baker County early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the vehicle veered off the roadway, slammed into multiple trees and ended up on its side. Authorities reported that the driver lost control, and the names of those involved have not yet been released.
Crash details from troopers
The wreck happened around 2:08 a.m. on I-10 east of County Road 228, when the vehicle ran off the right shoulder, struck several trees and rolled onto its side, according to First Coast News. Two passengers, a 35-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital, troopers said.
Investigation underway
Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the crash and have not publicly identified possible contributing factors such as impairment, speed or weather. The Florida Highway Patrol typically withholds the names of those involved until next-of-kin notifications are completed, in keeping with Florida Highway Patrol policy.
Local context
This stretch of I-10 in Baker County has seen deadly wrecks before, including another overnight fatal crash reported in 2024. Coverage under the headline Ormond Beach Man Killed highlighted that earlier incident and the dangers when vehicles leave the roadway. Troopers have not given a timeline for when their final report on Sunday’s crash will be released.
