Gainesville, FL – Woman Killed in Crash on SW Williston Rd near 137th Ave
Gainesville, FL (April 7, 2025) – A fatal traffic accident took the life of a 63-year-old woman from Newberry on Monday, April 7.
Reports show the crash occurred at approximately 7:33 a.m. when a woman from Archer, age 77, was operating an SUV and turning left onto northbound SW Williston Road from Southwest 137th Avenue. While doing so, she collided with the woman’s sedan. The sedan then left the road and struck a tree. EMS took the woman to UF Health Shands Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The other female driver and a 52-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries in the wreck. A third passenger, age 45, was not hurt. The collision is currently under investigation by the FHP (Florida Highway Patrol) Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit. FHP was assisted at the scene by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Alachua County Fire Rescue.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.
Florida Traffic Accidents
With over 400,000 car accidents reported each year, Florida ranks among the top three states in the nation for traffic crashes. Tragically, the overwhelming majority of these accidents—over 90%—are caused by negligent driving. Reckless, distracted, or impaired drivers often leave behind a trail of devastation, resulting in serious injuries and heartbreaking losses.
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