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Bay County, FL (September 23, 2018) - Authorities have identified the deceased victim in a crash that occurred on State Road 77 on Friday, September 21st.
Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on SR 77 near the intersection with Woodland Road around 7:50 pm. There they discovered that a vehicle driven by Raymond Nelson, 71, pulled into the path of an oncoming Nissan Altima. Nelson's vehicle and the Altima collided with one another. Following the initial crash, the Altima collided head-on with a Volvo 850.
The Altima driver, 35-year-old Clayton Carroll, died in the crash. Seven others suffered injuries and were transported to Bay Medical Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment.
There is no word on whether charges will be filed in connection with this crash.
Our thoughts and condolences certainly go out to the family of Clayton Carroll. Someone dies in a crash every 3 hours on Florida's roads, and based on initial reports, it appears as though Carroll was not at fault for causing this crash, although a complete investigation will be undertaken by police.
When a driver is killed by the negligence of another, the innocent victim's family has the right to bring a wrongful death claim. In Florida, a wrongful death claim is brought by the victim's next of kin and seeks to recover compensation for medical and funeral expenses, as well as money for loss of companionship, lost wages, and potentially other claims.
Wrongful death cases are complicated and should only be handled by an experienced Florida wrongful death attorneys. At Rubenstein Law, we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one to a car accident. Let us help you get through the difficult times. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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