Port St. Lucie police are investigating a wrong-way crash that resulted in serious injuries to a 3-year-old and the death of a woman.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) stated that on Sunday they responded to Northeast St. James Drive and Charleston Oaks Drive at around 7:05 p.m.
Through their investigation officers determined that a Kia Soul was driving south on the northbound lanes of Northeast St. James Drive when a Toyota Camry was driving north on the same road.
Officials stated that the cars collided head-on near the intersection of Northeast Charleston Oaks Drive.
According to the report, a 3-year-old passenger of the Toyota was not in a car seat, but was using a seatbelt sustained serious injuries, and was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital.
A 40-year-old passenger who was sitting in the back of the Toyota in the middle seat, not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to Lanwood Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead.
The Kia Soul driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials stated.
PSLPD is still investigating the crash, however, they stated that impairment or speed were not factors in the crash.
Officials are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has video to contact them at 772-871-5001.
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source: cbs12
