ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Orange Park police are providing details after a two-vehicle crash on River Road prompted questions and concern from the community.
On the morning of April 8, officers say they responded to a head-on collision on River Road after a driver attempted to pass a slower-moving vehicle and crossed into the opposing lane of travel. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and both drivers reported minor injuries, according to investigators.
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Police say one of the vehicles involved was transporting three children to a nearby daycare at the time of the crash.
When officers arrived, they say a representative from the daycare came to the scene and transported the children to the facility to notify parents. After completing their on-scene investigation, officers followed up at the daycare to check on the children’s welfare.
According to the Orange Park Police Department, all parents were notified promptly by the daycare and remained with the children until they were picked up. Officers made individual contact with each parent to verify the children’s condition. All parents reported seeking medical evaluations for their children, who sustained minor injuries consistent with seatbelt use.
Police say the at-fault driver was issued a traffic citation, and the investigation has been closed.