81-year-old woman, dog die in Volusia County crash, troopers say

Truck strikes tree near I-95, report says

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An 81-year-old woman and a small dog died Monday morning after the truck they were in crashed into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Troopers said Jerry Hershman, 77, was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck on Interstate 95 near mile marker 234 around 8:25 a.m. when, for an unknown reason, he traveled off the roadway.

The right side of the truck struck a tree, according to the report. Troopers said 81-year-old Carolyn Perry, who was in the passenger seat, died at the scene. A small dog also died, officials said.

Both Hershman and his passenger were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, the report said.

The crash remains under investigation.


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