From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle-collision in Citrus County yesterday that resulted in the driver suffering injuries from the crash.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 2:55 PM, a Chevy Camaro, driven by a 69-year-old Beverly Hills man, was traveling southbound on North Forest Ridge Boulevard.
North of West Casurina Place, the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, entered the grass median, and struck a tree. The vehicle continued, rotating onto a sidewalk until finally colliding with a pedestrian handrail.
The impaired driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The FHP did not release the name of the driver involved in the crash.
This breaking news may be updated if more details are known.
