Alachua County, FL (June 12, 2021) - A woman from Palm Harbor died in a car accident on Friday in Alachua County. The crash took place just after 8:00 a.m. on Interstate 75 near the Williston Road interchange.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to a report from troopers, the 74-year-old woman was trying to exit the highway when she collided with a 2018 Lincoln MKX driven by a 77-year-old man from Sarasota. The woman, who was not identified, was rushed to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. The Lincoln driver and his passenger suffered minor injuries. The accident resulted in the northbound lanes being closed for several hours while an investigation was ongoing.
No further details have been released at this time.
Fatal car accidents in Florida take place about once every three hours. According to statistics released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 3,100 fatal crashes reported in our state in 2019. This number has risen steadily over the past several years as Florida is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for motorists.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families affected by this crash in Alachua County. We also hope that the injured victim is able to make a complete recovery.
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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