VERNON, FL (WDNews) – A tragic motor vehicle accident on State Route 79 claimed the life of a 42-year-old Vernon resident on June 18. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle overturned and rolled over several times before coming to a stop in the grassy area on the east side of the road, facing south.
The driver, a 42-year-old woman from Vernon, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. More details will be provided as they become available.
