Bryce Austin Remembered In Middleburg After Fatal County Road 218 Head-On Collision Near Eagle Point Road
Bryce Austin of Middleburg died after a head-on collision involving two trucks on County Road 218 near Eagle Point Road on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026.
Authorities said emergency crews responded to the scene, and County Road 218 remained closed in both directions for several hours as investigators reviewed what happened.
Officials confirmed that Bryce Austin died from injuries suffered in the collision, while the other driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
People across Middleburg, including classmates, teachers, friends, and neighbors, remembered Bryce as kind-hearted, friendly, welcoming, and full of positive energy.
Many tributes shared online described Bryce as someone who made others feel appreciated and brought warmth to the people nearby.
Community support has also surrounded Bryce’s family, including Heather Gallagher, Bryce’s parent and a cardiac cath lab technician at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.
Authorities have not released further details about the cause, and memorial and funeral arrangements will be announced later by family members.
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