One dead in crash at U.S. 27, County Road 49 intersection

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A 49-year-old O'Brien woman was killed on Friday, April 3, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 49 in Branford, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a white Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east on U.S. 27 failed to stop at a red light and collided with a silver Hyundai sedan traveling north on County Road 49 that had the right-of-way.

Why it matters

Intersection crashes are a major cause of fatalities on Florida's roads, with many occurring due to drivers running red lights or stop signs. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and driver education to prevent such tragic accidents.

The details

The Florida Highway Patrol report states that at 12:30 p.m., the white Chevrolet pickup truck failed to stop at the traffic light as it approached the intersection, colliding with the silver Hyundai sedan that was traveling north on County Road 49 and had the green light. The impact caused the pickup truck to overturn onto its right side on the north side of the intersection.

• The crash occurred on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

What’s next

The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash and will determine if any charges will be filed against the driver of the pickup truck.