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Fatal crash near East Escambia Street prompts response on State Road 19
A fatal crash was reported Saturday night on South State Road 19, south of Palatka, near East Escambia Street. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 8:20 p.m.; details about the people involved and what caused it were not immediately available.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on South State Road 19 south of Palatka on Saturday, Oct. 24, near East Escambia Street.
The crash was reported at about 8:20 p.m., according to the agency. Traffic was blocked on the highway as rescue crews and investigators responded.
FHP had not released information about how many people died, how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.