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Fatal I-10 Crash Near Crestview

Fatal I-10 Crash Near Crestview

Key Questions

What happened in the fatal I-10 crash near Crestview?

On May 12, a pickup truck left Interstate 10 and crashed into a tree in Okaloosa County, killing two people. The victims were a Texas couple. The incident highlights ongoing highway dangers for Panhandle commuters near ZIP code 32579.

When and where did the deadly pickup truck crash occur on I-10?

The single-vehicle crash took place on May 12 on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County, near Crestview. Florida Highway Patrol reported the pickup truck veered off the road and struck a tree.

Was there traffic impact from the I-10 crash near Crestview?

Both eastbound lanes of I-10 at mile marker 29 were closed for roughly two hours due to the incident in the Santa Rosa area before reopening. The crash occurred in nearby Okaloosa County.

Pickup truck leaves I-10 and crashes into tree on May 12, killing Texas couple in Okaloosa County. Highlights ongoing highway dangers for Panhandle commuters near 32579.

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Updated May 15, 2026