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Fatal Crash in Navarre at Woodmont/Hilton Dr

Fatal Crash in Navarre at Woodmont/Hilton Dr

Key Questions

What happened in the fatal crash in Navarre?

A 16-year-old driver ran a stop sign at Woodmont/Hilton Dr and collided with a van on Monday night, killing a 42-year-old Navarre man and critically injuring a 12-year-old. A 17-year-old passenger was also injured in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Who were involved in the Navarre crash at Woodmont/Hilton Dr?

The victims included a 42-year-old Navarre man who was killed, a 12-year-old in critical condition, and a 17-year-old passenger who was injured. The driver was a 16-year-old who failed to stop at the sign. Roads were blocked following the incident.

Are there other recent traffic incidents in the region?

Regional traffic fatalities include an Escambia County crash where a vehicle hit a food truck injuring a worker, and a Gulf Breeze Pkwy incident where an SUV snapped a pole amid Easter DUI enforcement. These are part of ongoing concerns with traffic safety. The main Navarre crash is still developing under FHP investigation.

42yo Navarre man killed, 12yo critical, after 16yo driver blew stop sign into van injuring 17yo passenger; FHP investigating Monday night roads blocked. Regional traffic fatalities continue with Escambia food truck crash, Gulf Breeze Pkwy SUV pole snap amid Easter DUI enforcement.

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Updated Apr 9, 2026
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