Accident at HBTS main entrance sends three to hospital

A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US 98 and Sunrise Boulevard in Navarre resulted in injuries that sent three people to the hospital on Dec. 28. Two of the injuries were listed as serious, while the third person’s condition was listed as minor.

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Witnesses said a driver ran a red light at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Sunrise Boulevard on Dec. 29, running into a second vehicle, causing injuries to both drivers and a passenger. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that three witnesses stated a driver traveling west on U.S. 98 failed to stop when the traffic light at the intersection turned red. The second vehicle pulled into the intersection when the light turned green for south- and northbound traffic. The first vehicle struck the left side of the second vehicle, and the two came to a rest in the intersection.

The driver of the first vehicle was identified as James M. Streacker, 17, of Navarre. He was taken to Baptist Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition. The Florida Highway Patrol reported Streacker was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. A passenger, Shane Stansell, 18, of Pace was also injured and taken to Baptist Hospital, but his injuries were listed as minor. He was wearing his seatbelt.

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