Five teenagers were injured Wednesday evening when the vehicle they were traveling in hit loose sand and struck a tree at the corner of 296th and 290th Street in Suwannee County, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports.
Chrysten A. Hudson, 18, of Lake City, was driving east on 296th Street in a 2006 Mercury when the vehicle veered onto the south shoulder and struck a tree, said FHP. Other passengers inside the vehicle were: Ashley A. Gallegos, 18, Jeffrey J. Kennedy, 18, and Chase D. Brannon, 17, all of Lake City; and Katie M. Bannister, 14, of White Springs. The accident happen around 6 p.m.
Upon impact the vehicle rotated clockwise and came to rest facing southeast, according to an FHP report.
At the scene, Brannon was listed in critical condition. Gallegos and Bannister were both seriously injured, said FHP. The three were lifeflighted to Shands UF.
Hudson received minor injuries and was transported by family to Lake City Medical Center. Kennedy was treated for minor injuries and released at the scene.
According to the report, none of the teenagers were wearing seatbelts.
Check back for later updates on the condition of those injured.
Local News
5 TEENS HURT, 3 SERIOUSLY, IN SUWANNEE CRASH
- Local News
-
- Showers possible for Memorial Day
-
5th grader belts a rendition of "I Will Always Love You"
A Suwannee County fifth grader mesmerized students, parents and faculty during the Suwannee Intermediate School Spring Talent Show Thursday evening.
Brittanie Powell performed “I Will Always Love You” which was immortalized by the late Whitney Houston. It was Brittanie’s first performance and she selected the song a few weeks ago after watching a contestant perform it on American Idol. -
Pournelle receives valedictorian title
The only SHS senior with a 4.0 GPA was left out previously due to district policy
- Jeep driver receives serious injuries following collision with semi trailer
- Mayo woman loses unborn child in car crash
-
Suwannee Democrat obituaries - May 25, 2012
Agnes Barr Taylor
Bobby Roberts
Clifton E. Riley Sr.
- SHS spring game tonight
-
Suwannee County's vals and sals
Editor's note: In today's paper (May 25) salutatorian is above Mara Lance's photo. Lance is a Suwannee High School valedictorian.
SHS
Valedictorians
Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright
Mara Magee Lance
Salutatorian
Christopher Cole ThomasBHS
Valedictorian
Robert Hansen
GPA - 3.83
Salutatorian
D’Vonte Cherry
GPA - 3.76
-
Democrat Morning Update for Friday, May 25
Good morning. This is what's happening in your county today.
-
FCAT 2.0 math and reading results
Suwannee falls right in line with state averages
- More Local News Headlines
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking
Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles
Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK
Raw Video: Bride Who Faked Cancer Released
