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3 Georgia Teens Killed, 1 Critically Hurt in Fiery Florida Crash on Highway 65

Authorities have not released the victims' names during an active investigation.

Overview

  • The Highway 65 crash in Franklin County, reported Monday, killed three teenagers and left a fourth in critical condition at a Tallahassee hospital.
  • Florida Highway Patrol said the out-of-state vehicle left the road and struck trees, and the wreck ignited a fire that closed part of the highway for hours.
  • The teens who died were two males, ages 17 and 18, and a 17-year-old female, and the survivor is a 16-year-old girl from Georgia.
  • Investigators have not released the victims' identities and say the cause of the single-vehicle crash remains under review.
  • Atlanta media, citing local reporting, say the group was on spring break and likely from metro Atlanta, though officials have not confirmed their schools or hometowns.