Local

At least one person killed in three-vehicle crash in Putnam County

First Alert Traffic

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A head-on collision has resulted in the death of at least one person Tuesday morning on State Road 100 near Carraway in Putnam County. Three vehicles were involved in the crash that occurred at about 7 a.m.

A 34-year-old Live Oak man was traveling eastbound on SR 100 when he entered the westbound lane, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.

>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<

He sideswiped a vehicle driven by a 30-year-old Palatka man and then crashed head-on with another car that was traveling westbound.

The Live Oak man, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died in the crash, the news release states.

We are waiting to hear updates from authorities.

[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]

[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.

0