Minnesota Woman Dies in Levy County Head-On Collision

Incident occurs on County Road 345 near Rosewood.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 38-year-old Big Lake, Minnesota, woman died and a 46-year-old Bronson man was injured in a head-on collision on County Road 345 near Rosewood in Levy County, Florida on Monday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the pickup truck driver failed to yield and collided head-on with the woman's sedan.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes are a serious public safety issue, especially on rural roads where higher speeds can increase the severity of collisions. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety in Levy County and across Florida.

The details

The crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. on Monday when the pickup truck driver, a 46-year-old man from Bronson, was driving northbound on CR 345 and approached the SW 55th Street intersection. The 38-year-old Minnesota woman was driving southbound on CR 345 and also approached the intersection when the pickup truck failed to yield, resulting in the head-on collision. Emergency responders pronounced the Minnesota woman dead while transporting her, while the Bronson man sustained minor injuries.

  • The crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Florida Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that investigated the crash and released details about the incident.

46-year-old Bronson man

The driver of the pickup truck involved in the head-on collision.

38-year-old Big Lake, Minnesota woman

The driver of the sedan who was killed in the crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, obey traffic laws, and take extra precautions when driving, especially on rural roads, in order to prevent similar fatal crashes in the future.