Truck Crashes Into Seafood Market, Driver Ejected

A serious single-vehicle collision occurred early Saturday morning in Panacea, Florida, resulting in significant damage to a local seafood market and critical injuries to the driver. The incident happened around 3:25 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 98 and Joe Mack Smith Street.

A 22-year-old Crawfordville woman lost control of her pickup truck while traveling north on U.S. 98. The vehicle veered off the west side of the roadway, striking the Mineral Springs Seafood market building. Investigators reported that the driver was ejected from the truck during the impact.

She was immediately transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert patient and was listed in stable condition as of the Florida Highway Patrol's release. Authorities noted that she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported, as the building was unoccupied when the crash occurred.

The seafood market sustained heavy damage, with visible holes in the structure and debris both inside and outside. The business expressed its apologies on social media for potential disruptions and assured customers that updates would follow regarding their operational status. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.