Alachua County, FL (July 12, 2018) – A Live Oak man lost his life after a serious two-car accident that happened in Alachua County. The man was identified as 27-year-old Joshua Martin, who died from his injuries at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported around 3:14 p.m. on Thursday that Martin and another car were both traveling northbound on County Road 235A when the incident took place. The other vehicle was stopped in traffic, which caused Martin to strike the back of the car.
Martin was taken to the hospital where he later died due to his injuries. The other driver involved in the accident was not injured.
At this time, FHP has determined that neither party was driving drunk at the time. At this time, however, there is an ongoing investigation.
Over 250,000 people were injured on Florida roadways in 2017. Some of the leading causes of crashes include distracted driving, driving under the influence, and excessive speed. No matter how your accident occurred, our condolences are with you during this difficult time as we attempt to get you the best results in your case.
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