Four Injured in Leon County Roundabout Crash Involving Teen Driver and Elderly Motorist

A Tuesday night crash in Leon County left four people injured, including one teenager who suffered serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The collision occurred at a roundabout in Tallahassee, highlighting the dangers that can arise when drivers fail to yield in complex intersections.

FHP reports the crash occurred around 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Beech Ridge Trail and Kinhega Drive.

According to investigators:

• A 78-year-old driver in a sedan was traveling southbound on Kinhega Drive and approaching the roundabout.
• At the same time, a 16-year-old driver in a pickup truck was already traveling through the roundabout on Beech Ridge Road.
• Troopers say the sedan failed to yield while entering the roundabout and collided with the pickup truck.

As a result of the crash:

• The 78-year-old sedan driver suffered minor injuries
• The 16-year-old pickup driver suffered minor injuries
• A 16-year-old passenger in the pickup also suffered minor injuries
• A 15-year-old passenger in the pickup sustained serious injuries, according to FHP

All injured individuals were transported for medical evaluation and treatment. The crash remains under investigation.

Roundabouts are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce severe crashes, but they rely heavily on drivers understanding and following right-of-way rules. Under Florida traffic law:

• Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to vehicles already circulating within it
• Failure to yield can result in high-impact side collisions, especially when speed or visibility is a factor

Crashes at roundabouts often raise questions about:

• Driver attentiveness
• Signage and roadway design
• Visibility at night
• Speed and driver experience (particularly when teen drivers are involved)

When minors are injured in motor vehicle accidents, the legal and insurance issues can be especially complex. Medical bills, long-term treatment, rehabilitation, and future impacts must all be carefully evaluated — particularly when injuries are classified as serious.

Depending on the facts, injured victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of normal life or activities
• Long-term impairment or disability

How Flanagan & Bodenheimer Can Help After a Car Accident

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent victims of serious motor vehicle crashes throughout Florida, including collisions involving roundabouts, teen drivers, and failure-to-yield accidents.

Our firm intentionally maintains a small caseload, allowing us to provide families with direct access to experienced attorneys who can:

• Conduct an independent investigation
• Analyze traffic patterns, signage, and roadway design
• Obtain crash reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage
• Identify all available insurance coverage
• Handle negotiations with insurers so families can focus on recovery

There are no upfront costs. We only get paid if we recover compensation.

If you or your child were injured in a traffic crash in Leon County or Tallahassee, you do not have to navigate the aftermath alone.

📞 Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We represent injured victims and families throughout North Florida and statewide.