12-year-old dies in Holmes County car crash

HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol reports that a 12-year-old received fatal injuries in a car crash at the intersection of Hwy 81 and Hwy 185.

Two vehicles collided after a GMC pickup ran a stop sign and collided with a Toyota SUV carrying two people and the 12-year-old child. The Toyota’s driver and passenger received serious injuries, Florida Highway Patrol reports. The passenger of the truck is also suffering from serious injuries.

Holmes County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal crash occurred Saturday afternoon.

The fatal crash took place at the intersection of Hwy 81 and Hwy 185, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said.

Holmes County Fire Rescue, EMS and HCSO all responded to the fatal crash. Air medical transport was also on scene.

Local authorities asked the public to take an alternate route as crews worked the scene.

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