Winter Haven, FL — A Winter Haven man is lucky to be alive after a terrible single-vehicle crash this morning on Havendale Boulevard at 16th Street. At approximately 9:00 a.m., Winter Haven Police and Fire Departments responded to the incident involving a 1968 Pontiac GTO.
Witnesses reported the driver was weaving in and out of traffic and speeding before approaching a curve, where he lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the roadway, resulting in a severe crash.
Firefighters worked diligently to extricate the driver, who was alert and talking at the scene. He was transported to Lakeland Regional Health as a trauma alert and is currently in serious but stable condition.
The crash caused Havendale Boulevard to be closed for approximately two hours as emergency crews managed the scene and police conducted their investigation. The driver is set to receive two citations: one for driving too fast for conditions near the curve and another for failure to maintain his lane.
The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further at this time.
Source: Winter Haven Police Department
