Crime & Public Safety
Driver died, another seriously hurt in two-vehicle crash on NE State Road 26 near Hatchett Creek bridge
A two-vehicle collision on NE State Road 26 near the Hatchett Creek bridge in Alachua County resulted in one driver’s death and at least one other person with serious injuries, deputies say. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene Thursday morning and confirmed the fatality.
Deputies arrived to find two vehicles involved in the crash near the Hatchett Creek bridge and immediately began emergency response and investigative procedures. Officials reported the roadway was closed while they processed the scene and worked to clear the area. The agency identified the incident as occurring on NE State Road 26 and described the crash as involving two vehicles.
Agency statements to the public indicate a confirmed death and serious injuries, but provide no further details about the victims’ identities, the events leading up to the collision, or contributing factors. There are no allegations or criminal charges documented in the available report; the facts released by deputies are limited to the number of vehicles involved, the location, and the reported casualties.
As of the latest update, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office continued its on-scene investigation and the roadway remained blocked. No additional outcomes, investigatory findings, or timelines for reopening the road were provided in the report.
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