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Keystone Heights man, woman killed in Clay County crash, FHP says

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CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, both of Keystone Heights, were killed Friday afternoon in a crash in Clay County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened on County Road 214 at the intersection of Laredo Street at about 2:40 p.m

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According to troopers, a sedan traveling westbound at a high rate of speed lost control going around a curve, crossed the center of the road and hit an eastbound car head-on.

The man and woman in the eastbound car died at the scene, and a 17-year-old boy from Starke who was in the car also suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the westbound car was also seriously injured. His age and hometown were not listed in the report.

Both were taken to UF Health Gainesville for treatment.


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