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Two North Carolina residents transported to hospital after rollover crash on NW 39th Avenue

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Staff report from a Florida Highway Patrol release

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two North Carolina residents were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash on NW 39th Avenue.

At 5:39 p.m. on October 16, a Kia Soul driven by a 51-year-old man from Lynchburg, NC, was traveling east on NW 39th Avenue in the left turn lane of the intersection with NW 51st Street. A Toyota 4Runner driven by a 39-year-old Gainesville woman was traveling west on NW 39th Avenue in the right lane.

The Kia drove into the path of the Toyota, was hit by the Toyota, and overturned onto its roof in the southbound left turn lane on NW 51st Street.

The Kia’s driver and the 43-year-old female passenger, also from Lynchburg, were transported to a local hospital. The driver of the Toyota was not injured.

      • Thanks Jennifer for this story. My husband and I came upon this accident right after it happened. All law enforcement companies were represented as well as AFR. They functioned as a well oiled machine.The injured were transported quickly to the hospital and traffic movement was restored in less than 1 hour. Great job!
        I also love the detail in your report.

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