Yesterday afternoon, one man died and two others sustained injuries in an Alachua County collision. The accident took place on southbound Interstate 75.
The incident occurred when 37-year-old Antonio Carvalho De Sousa was driving his Pathfinder around 12:35 p.m. with two passengers, 56-year-old Paolo De Tarso-Palma and 8-year-old Anna Sousa De Palma.
In another vehicle, a Lexus was driven by 64-year-old Ronnie Yung with his passengers, 57-year-old Catherine Yung and 32-year-old Brandon Yung. Both vehicles were driving southbound on the highway at the time.
Both the Pathfinder and Lexus attempted to avoid another vehicle that was traveling in the same direction. This caused the Pathfinder to overturn and the Lexus to collide into a guardrail.
Antonio died at the scene of the crash due to the severity of injuries. The passengers inside the Pathfinder at the time were able to walk away with minor injuries and taken to be treated at a local hospital.
None of the people in the Lexus sustained injuries. The crash is still being investigated at this time.
Florida has some of the highest stats for fatal accidents every year. In 2013 alone, over 700 people lost their lives to Florida accidents on our roadways.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. Car accidents can change your life. You might be a family member who lost someone close to you and now you struggle to meet the demands of bills and more. Let us help during a difficult time.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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