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Alachua County, FL (December 29, 2018) - One person was killed when a car crashed through the front window of an Alachua County Restaurant on Thursday, December 27th.
Around 3:00 pm, the Gainesville Fire Department along with police and rescue workers were called to Jason's Deli at 6791 W. Newberry Road about a crash. When police arrived, they discovered that a 92-year-old driver crashed a car into the building. Two customers inside the restaurant were struck when the vehicle came through the front entrance. The customers were rushed to UF Health Shands Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center. One of the victims, 77-year-old Pamela Thrift succumbed to her injuries. The condition of the other victim is not known at this time.
The driver, Harold Silver, told police that he accelerated his vehicle to free his car from a parking space marker. As he accelerated, he traveled over the curb and into the restaurant.
Investigators are still looking into the crash and determining whether charges will be filed.
We extend our condolences to the family of Pamela Thrift and the other victim injured in this horrific crash. It is likely that the driver in this crash will be held responsible for his negligent action in accelerating his vehicle into the restaurant. Vehicle negligence can occur anywhere, including parking lots. This accident is a sad reminder of the fact that fatal collisions are a possibility anywhere and that they can affect us in an instant, even in the most unlikely places.
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, the Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We know that during this time you need to grieve the loss of your loved one and plan for your future. We will take care of the legal details so that you can focus on what is most important. We have helped the families of crash victims since 1988 and would like to help you.
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Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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