Rollover Crash Near Hawthorne Sends Multiple People to Hospital

Emergency crews responded to a severe two-vehicle crash near Hawthorne Saturday night that resulted in a rollover and multiple hospitalizations, according to Alachua County Fire Rescue.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Southeast County Road 219A and East County Road 1474, a rural roadway where serious collisions can quickly become life-threatening.

Fire rescue officials reported that the impact caused one of the vehicles to roll over, trapping occupants inside. Due to the severity of the damage, firefighters were forced to use the Jaws of Life to extricate victims from the wreckage.

Multiple individuals were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been publicly released.

Alachua County Fire Rescue described the crash as severe, underscoring the violent nature of the collision. Law enforcement secured the area while rescue operations were underway.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is now leading the investigation to determine what caused the crash. Investigators will examine factors such as:

• Vehicle speeds and braking patterns
• Right-of-way violations
• Driver distraction or impairment
• Roadway layout, lighting, and signage
• Physical evidence and witness statements

Additional details are expected once the investigation progresses.

Rollover accidents are among the most dangerous types of motor vehicle crashes. Victims frequently suffer catastrophic injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Internal organ injuries
• Crush injuries and fractures
• Long-term disability or wrongful death

When occupants are trapped and extrication tools are required, injuries are often severe and life-altering.

Legal Rights After a Serious Rollover Accident

Victims injured in rollover crashes — and families of those killed — may have the right to pursue compensation if negligence played a role. Depending on the facts, potential claims may involve:

• A negligent driver
• A vehicle owner or employer
• Defective vehicle components
• Dangerous roadway design or maintenance

Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, long-term rehabilitation costs, and, in fatal cases, wrongful death damages.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent individuals and families affected by serious and catastrophic motor vehicle crashes throughout Florida, including Alachua County.

We intentionally limit our caseload so every client works directly with an attorney, not a case manager. Our team acts quickly to:

• Conduct an independent crash investigation
• Preserve vehicle and roadway evidence
• Review FHP findings and reconstruction reports
• Identify all available insurance coverage
• Handle all communications with insurers

Clients pay nothing upfront. We only recover fees if we recover compensation.

If you or a loved one was injured in the rollover crash near Hawthorne, it is important to understand your rights as early as possible.

📞 Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We proudly represent accident victims and families throughout Alachua County and across Florida.