HAVANA, Gadsden County, Fla., Nov. 1, 2026 — One woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a wrong-way crash on Highway 27 early Sunday morning, November 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened near Highway 27 and River Bluff Drive around 2:54 a.m. A man was reportedly driving south in the northbound lanes when his vehicle hit another vehicle head-on, one traveling north in the inside lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver of that second vehicle, a man from Tallahassee, suffered only minor injuries, troopers said. A 25-year-old woman from Havana, who was driving the vehicle he struck, was killed in the crash. Her passenger, also 25 and from Havana, was seriously hurt.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash remains under investigation. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, and we wish those hurt a speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Florida
This fatal crash happened at Highway 27 and River Bluff Drive in Havana, FL. Our Florida intersections page covers intersection crashes across Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What typically causes head-on crashes?
They usually happen when a driver enters opposing lanes, whether by crossing a center line, drifting off course, or driving the wrong way on a divided highway, putting two vehicles on a direct collision course.
Why do head-on crashes tend to cause serious injury or death?
Because both vehicles are moving toward each other, the combined speed at impact is much higher than in a typical rear-end or side crash, which increases the force absorbed by occupants.
How can drivers lower the chance of being in a head-on crash?
Staying alert for wrong-way signage, avoiding distraction, and keeping a safe distance from the centerline on undivided roads can help drivers react in time to avoid an oncoming vehicle.
Where do head-on crashes most frequently happen?
They're common on rural highways and undivided roads with higher speed limits, where there's little or no barrier separating opposing lanes of traffic.
