Driver Airlifted After Rollover Crash at SR 26 and Quail Street in Melrose

Authorities said a single vehicle crashed and overturned on its side trapping one person inside.

Melrose Car Accident
Driver Sustains Severe Injuries After Accident at SR 26 and Quail Street

Melrose, FL. – The Melrose Fire Department and Alachua County Fire officials are investigating a major rollover collision that left a driver with severe injuries on Tuesday morning in Melrose.

The accident happened at around 10:00 a.m. July 8 at the SR 26 and Quail Street intersection.

Authorities said a single vehicle crashed and overturned on its side trapping one person inside.

Responding crews extricated the driver by removing the roof with hydraulic rescue tools.

The driver was flown to a local trauma center.

No additional information regarding this crash was provided.

An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is underway.

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