33-Year-Old Earlton Man Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash at County Roads 1469 and 219A

Quick Facts:

Where: The intersection of County Roads 1469 and 219A in Hawthorne, FL

What Happened: One person was killed in a collision with a semi-truck

Participants:

• 33-Year-Old Man, Sedan Driver
• 38-Year-Old Man, Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 33-Year-Old Man, Fatality
• 38-Year-Old Man, Minor Injuries

Details:

A 33-year-old man from Earlton was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of County Roads 1469 and 219A in Hawthorne, FL. Reports from the Florida Highway Patrol state the crash took place around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. The driver of the sedan reportedly pulled onto CR 219A from CR 1469, where it was struck by the northbound tractor-trailer.

The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, and the tractor-trailer driver received minor injuries. Authorities report the investigation into the accident is ongoing. This intersection is heavily wooded on both sides, which could leave drivers with little time to avoid or see an oncoming vehicle.