CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 27-year-old woman from Crystal River tragically lost her life in a head-on collision on County Road 488 (CR-488) on Tuesday at around 7:50 am.
The accident occurred when the woman, driving a Ford Ranger westbound, attempted to pass other vehicles and entered the eastbound lane, colliding with a Dodge Journey driven by a 26-year-old woman, also from Crystal River.
After the impact, both vehicles rotated and came to rest on the south shoulder of the road, with the Dodge Journey overturning.
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The driver of the Ford Ranger was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the Dodge Journey sustained minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released any further details at this time.
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