Middleburg teen killed in head-on crash in Alachua County

A Middleburg teen was killed in a head-on crash in Alachua County on Thursday.

Daniel Dodd, 18, was driving southbound on US 301 near 203rd Street just after 9:30 a.m. when he lost control of his 1996 Dodge Avenger, according to officials.

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Troopers said it's not clear why Dodd drove across the median. His car spun out and was hit by a Chevy Silverado driven by a 54-year-old Keystone Heights man.

Dodd was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Silverado had minor injuries.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, troopers said.

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