Lake City Two-Vehicle Crash Kills Woman, Injures Jacksonville Man on I-10

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 near mile marker 304 in Columbia County, Florida, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old Lake City woman and serious injuries to a 36-year-old man from Jacksonville. The woman, driving a sedan westbound, rear-ended the SUV driven by the Jacksonville man, causing her vehicle to veer across the median and come to rest in the eastbound lanes while the SUV stopped in the westbound lanes. Authorities have withheld the identities of the drivers pending family notification and are investigating factors such as speed, visibility, and driver alertness. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions at high speeds, especially on busy interstate corridors like I-10, where even a brief lapse in attention can lead to catastrophic consequences. Emergency responders temporarily closed the highway to clear the wreckage and conduct a thorough investigation. The community extends condolences to the deceased's family and hopes for the recovery of the injured driver.