Nine-year-old boy dies after car goes airborne on US Highway 17, FHP says

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — Update 1:55 p.m.:

According to Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was driving southbound on US Highway 17 when approaching Poor Farm Road.

The driver was not able to make the left curve and ended up exiting the roadway onto the unpaved shoulder.

According to FHP, the front of the car hit an embankment resulting in the car going airborne.

The car landed near a tree and overturned resulting in two children being ejected from the car.

The car hit several trees and came to a final rest in the woodline facing south.

The driver who was a 44-year-old woman, and the two kids one was 11 years old and the other was 13 years old, were sent to different hospitals.

A nine year old was found dead at the scene.

Putnam County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a major motor vehicle crash on Highway 17 and Poor Farm Road.

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Three helicopters have been requested to help those who are injured. According to PCFR, there is a person confirmed trapped.

Highway 17 near the Rice Creek Bridge will be closed for several hours. Please alternate routes and avoid the area.

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