JUPITER, Fla— A devastating collision on Saturday afternoon has left two families mourning the tragic loss of a 77-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl in Jupiter, Florida.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), the fatal crash occurred at approximately 4:38 p.m. at the intersection of Randolph Siding Road and Alexander Run. A Ford Escape, traveling west on Randolph Siding Road, reportedly failed to stop at a posted stop sign and entered the intersection. At that moment, another vehicle was approaching from the north on Alexander Run.
The Ford Escape did not yield the right of way and was struck on the driver’s side by the oncoming vehicle. The impact caused the Escape to spin out of control and crash into a nearby tree, where it came to a stop. The other vehicle continued northwest for a short distance before the driver was able to safely bring it to a halt in the northbound lane.
Tragically, the driver of the Ford Escape, 77-year-old Diedre North, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, 16-year-old Jade North, was transported to a local hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries shortly after arriving, around 6 p.m.
Authorities have confirmed that next of kin have been notified. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine the full circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Diedre and Jade North during this incredibly difficult time.
