Danny Federico
Riverbend News
A 19-year-old Wellborn resident, identified as Aaron Benjamin Collins, suffered fatal injuries following a two-vehicle accident on Friday, Dec. 17, in Suwannee County.
According to the report filed by Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred near the intersection of County Road 252 and 99th Lane, in McAlpin, at approximately 11:57 p.m. A Sedan, driven by Collins, was traveling eastbound on County Road 252. At the same time, a pickup truck driven by a 19-year-old female and containing a 14-year-old female passenger, both from Live Oak, was traveling westbound on County Road 252.
For reasons unknown, Collins crossed the centerline and drove into the path of the pickup truck, where they collided. Collins's Sedan came to final rest on the north shoulder of County Road 252 and the pickup truck came to final rest in the westbound lane, blocking traffic.
Collins was pronounced deceased on the scene. Both occupants of the pickup truck were reported to have sustained minor injuries.