FHP: Crash kills 1 in Putnam County

Crash happened on River Road

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – At least one person was killed when a car crashed into a ditch in Putnam County on Friday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. 

The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. at the intersection of West River Road and Palmetto Bluff Road north of Palatka. 

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Two people were in the car, according to FHP, and one person was confirmed dead on scene. 

The roadway was blocked as of 7 a.m.

No other details were immediately available. 


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