Palm Coast Man, 65, Killed in Head-On Crash; Teen Driver Injured

A head-on collision on Belle Terre Boulevard in Flagler County resulted in the death of a 65-year-old Palm Coast man and serious injuries to a 19-year-old from Interlachen. The accident occurred around 6:40 a.m. when the younger driver, traveling north, crossed the double yellow line and struck the pickup truck of the older driver head-on. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the teenager was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, raising concerns about road safety. Authorities are investigating the factors leading to this tragic event, and the name of the deceased has not been released pending family notification.