Branford, FL (April 4, 2026) – A 49-year-old woman was killed in a crash at the intersection of US 27 and US 129 in Suwannee County near Branford.
The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Authorities reported that a pickup truck carrying two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old was traveling east on US 27 when it entered the intersection and struck a northbound car.
The woman, who was driving the car from O’Brien, had entered the intersection on a green light. The pickup truck ran a red light and hit the side of her vehicle.
She was pronounced dead at the scene. The three occupants of the pickup truck were not injured.
No additional details about the events leading up to the crash have been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
How Intersection Crashes Can Turn Deadly
Crashes at intersections often happen when drivers fail to follow traffic signals. Running a red light can lead to side-impact collisions, which are especially dangerous because vehicles offer limited protection on the sides.
These types of crashes can occur even when one driver is following traffic rules. A vehicle entering on a green light may have little time to react if another driver fails to stop.
Traffic signals are designed to control vehicle flow and reduce conflict points. When they are ignored, the risk of severe or fatal crashes increases, particularly at busy intersections.
