Crash Details Involving Walton County Fire Truck
On the night of April 20, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a collision on U.S. Highway 90 at County Road 1087. The incident occurred at 11:38 p.m. when a sport utility vehicle (SUV) attempted to cross U.S. 90 while yielding to a Walton County Ambulance. Unfortunately, the SUV failed to notice an approaching fire truck, resulting in a collision.
Impact and Investigation
The SUV, traveling south on County Road 1087, was in the left turn lane when it crossed U.S. 90 and collided with the fire truck, which was heading east in emergency mode. The front right bumper of the SUV struck the left side of the fire truck. Fortunately, both drivers—a 26-year-old from DeFuniak Springs and a 23-year-old from Navarre—escaped without injury. The vehicles have been removed from the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.