Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Sept. 6, a single vehicle accident in Madison County resulted in the death of a Jasper child. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 6:12 a.m. a sedan, driven by a 32-year-old Jasper woman, was heading west on US Highway 90, just east of Northwest Elizabeth Sims Loop. The car also had two female passengers, ages nine and five years old. For unknown reasons, the driver failed to remain in her lane, traveling off the roadway and onto the grass shoulder on the right. As a result, the vehicle struck a tree on the eastbound shoulder of US Highway 90, splitting the vehicle in half. Florida Highway Patrol, Madison County Emergency Management Services, Madison County Fire Rescue and the Madison County Sheriff's Office all responded to the accident. The woman and 5 year old were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, the nine year old was pronounced deceased.
