19-year-old man dies in morning crash

A 19-year-old Palatka man died early Saturday in a crash on State Road 100 west of Indian Lakes Forest Road near Florahome. The Florida Highway Patrol said the victim's pickup truck left the road and collided with a tree on the westbound shoulder. A passenger, also a 19-year-old Palatka man, suffered minor injuries in the 5:52 a m. crash, according to the FHP report.

The tree fell, obstructing the westbound lane of State Road 100, causing another car to leave the road and overturn, the Highway Patrol said. The driver of the car, a 73-year-old Crescent City man, suffered minor injuries.

FHP did not release the victim's name.