Alachua County, FL (February 7, 2020) - A passenger died in a single-vehicle crash that took place in Alachua County. The crash happened on I-75 near mile marker 395.
According to reports, 82-year-old Bishop Lee was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 79-year-old Willard Crowder of Greenville, FL. Crowder lost control of his vehicle at mile marker 395, resulting in a crash. The truck burst into flames following the crash. Crowder escaped the flames but Lee was trapped inside the truck. Lee died at the scene. Crowder was transported via ambulance to UF Health Shands where he was listed in critical condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. At this time, it does not appear as though alcohol was a factor.
A Florida car accident can turn your life upside down in a matter of seconds. A car accident is reported in our state around once every two minutes. This means that crashes are constantly occurring on Florida's streets and highways. Unfortunately, many of these crashes will involve serious injuries that require costly medical treatments and can result in long-lasting or permanently debilitating injuries.
Our condolences are with the family of Bishop Lee.
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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