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Crystal River Crews Respond to Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. 19
February 04, 2026 | FLORIDA
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Photo by Crystal River Fire.

Photo by Crystal River Fire.

Photo by Crystal River Fire.

Photo by Crystal River Fire.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On February 4, Crystal River Fire Rescue's B-Shift personnel responded to a crash between a semi-truck and a pickup truck at the intersection of US 19 and SE Kings Bay Drive. Truck 1 came to help EMS and the Citrus County Sheriff's Office with patient care and scene safety. The event caused minor injuries, and CCFR EMS transferred one patient to a local hospital for evaluation. Firefighters secured the scene, controlled hazards, and directed traffic until the road was free. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.