Robert Christopher Croft, 23 killed; Jose Ryan Hernandez, 20, seriously injured in car crash into tree in Jefferson County, Florida

Modified Date:

Sun, 02/21/2016 - 1:42pm

Accident Date:

Friday, February 19, 2016

FHP Investigating Fatal Accident in Jefferson County

Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a crash near the intersection of W. Washington Street and Main Avenue near Monticello just before 7 a.m Friday. According to FHP, a pickup truck headed westbound on W. Washington Street traveled across the eastbound lanes and onto the grass shoulder, striking a tree. The truck overturned before striking another tree.

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What you need to know after a serious Jefferson County car accident

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Type: Car Accident

People Involved:

Robert Christopher Croft

Jose Ryan Hernandez

Roadway:

West Washington Street

City:

Monticello, FL

County:

Jefferson County, FL

Area:

Tallahassee, FL-Thomasville, GA