From Staff Reports and the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
A pickup driver died in a crash on U.S. 1 just south of Education Way at about 12:04 am. Saturday. FHP said the truck drifted into the median, swerved back onto the road, and crossed both southbound lanes before its driver’s side struck a tree. The 57-year-old Bunnell man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 57-year-old Bunnell man died early Saturday after his pickup truck struck a tree along U.S. 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 12:04 am just south of Education Way. The pickup was traveling south when it drifted into the grassy center median and a ditch, FHP said.
As the truck swerved back onto the pavement, it began rotating clockwise. It crossed both southbound lanes and entered the right shoulder, where the driver’s side door struck a standing tree. The pickup came to rest beside the tree, facing north.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the FHP report, he was not wearing a seat belt. His name was not released.
Key Points:
- The crash occurred early Saturday on U.S. 1 in Flagler County.
- The driver was a 57-year-old man from Bunnell.
- FHP said the pickup drifted into the grassy median and a ditch.
- The truck crossed both southbound lanes before striking a tree.
- The driver died at the scene and was not wearing a seat belt.
