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Two Killed in Okaloosa I-10 Dodge Ram Crash

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Florida Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old man and female passenger from San Antonio, Texas, died in an Interstate 10 crash in Okaloosa County on May 12, 2026.
The silver Dodge Ram left I-10 eastbound near mile marker 51, striking a tree on the shoulder.
The crash was reported at about 4:42 a.m., though another account placed the impact around 5:40 a.m.
Investigators have not released the cause.
No other vehicles or injuries were reported.

History

Historical Context

After the 1966 Highway Safety Act created the National Highway Safety Bureau (now NHTSA) and spurred seat-belt mandates, the 1970 Highway Safety Act signed by President Richard Nixon earmarked $200 million for state programs. Florida’s Highway Patrol used those funds to roll out electronic incident logs statewide by 1975, a legacy reflected in today’s I-10 crash investigation.

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Story summary

Florida Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old man and female passenger from San Antonio, Texas, died in an Interstate 10 crash in Okaloosa County on May 12, 2026.
The silver Dodge Ram left I-10 eastbound near mile marker 51, striking a tree on the shoulder.
The crash was reported at about 4:42 a.m., though another account placed the impact around 5:40 a.m.
Investigators have not released the cause.
No other vehicles or injuries were reported.

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