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Fatal crash on Highway 98 claims life of Gulf Breeze man near Hurlburt Field

A Gulf Breeze man died Tuesday morning after his Ford F150 crossed the median on Highway 98 near Hurlburt Field and struck a tree, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Jared Williams

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A 27-year-old Gulf Breeze man died Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle crash on US-98 east of Cody Avenue near Hurlburt Field, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The fatal accident occurred at approximately 6:53 a.m. when the driver of a Ford F150 pickup truck appeared to experience a medical emergency while traveling westbound on US-98.

According to the FHP report, the vehicle crossed the median and eastbound lanes before striking a tree south of the roadway. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Officials confirmed that next of kin has been notified.

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