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Motorcycle crash leaves one person dead in Putnam County, officials say

A St. Louis police officer is accused of driving a van too roughly to punish two prisoners, court documents claim.

One person is dead following a crash in Putnam County.

The Putnam County Fire and Emergency Services confirmed the death of one person following a motorcycle crash.

The incident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 17 and Hoot Owl Road.

The Florida Highway Patrol is reportedly working the scene in Satsuma.

The Jacksonville Highway Patrol said the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle.

All lanes of U.S. 17 are blocked at this time, FHP said.