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Alachua County, FL (January 5, 2019) - Police have identified the seven victims of a horrific, fiery crash that took place in Alachua County on Thursday, January 3rd.
Five children from Louisiana on the way to Disney World were killed in the accident. They have been identified as 14-year-old Joel Cloud, 14-year-old Jeremiah Warren, 13-year-old Brieana Descant, 10-year-old Cara Descant, and 9-year-old Cierra Bordelan. Also killed in the crash were 59-year-old Steve Holland and 49-year-old Douglas Bolkema.
The crash took place around 3:40 pm near mile marker 394. Police say that a semi, driven by Steve Holland, was traveling northbound on I-75 when it collided with a Honda. The crash caused both cars to crash into a guardrail and enter the southbound lanes of I-75. The semi then struck a church van carrying the children and caused the van to flip over. The semi continued on and struck another semi causing both to erupt into flames.
The crash remains under investigation.
This crash is one of the most horrific traffic incidents that has ever been seen in our state. Although fatal accidents occur daily in Florida, it is unusual to see a tragedy on this scale. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the seven who were killed in this crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys understand the depths of the devastation which occur among families following the loss of a loved one. Although no amount of money can compensate for the loss of your family member, you may be entitled to compensation if your loved one has been killed in a Florida car accident that was not their fault.
We are standing by 24/7 to take your call. For a free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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