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Sunday · 25 October 2026 · Amritsar / Toronto

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Fatal Crash on State Road 19 South of Palatka Blocks Highway on Saturday Night, Florida Highway Patrol Says

Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on South State Road 19 south of Palatka, near East Escambia Street, on Saturday night, October 24, the agency said. The crash was reported at about 8:20 p.m. and traffic was blocked on the highway as rescue crews and investigators responded. FHP had not released how many people died, how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

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Editorial illustration of a Florida highway at night south of Palatka; the crash itself is not depicted — (Editorial illustration) A Florida highway at night south of Palatka — the crash itself is not depicted.

PUTNAM COUNTY, Florida — Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on South State Road 19 south of Palatka on Saturday night, October 24, 2026, near East Escambia Street, according to Jacksonville Focal reporting based on the agency's account. Action News Jax also reported on Saturday night that Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a fatal crash on State Road 19 south of Palatka in Putnam County.

Source: Jacksonville Focal (Florida Highway Patrol)

The crash was reported at about 8:20 p.m., according to the agency. Traffic was blocked on the highway as rescue crews and investigators responded.

Source: Jacksonville Focal (Florida Highway Patrol)

FHP had not released information about how many people died, how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash in the reports. No identities were released, and further official information is awaited.

Source: Action News Jax

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