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Boca Grande, FL (December 19, 2018) - A woman from Boca Grande died following a crash in the city on Tuesday, December 18th.
74-year-old Kathrine S. Kernan was traveling southbound on a private road approaching Luke Road around 4:15 pm. Kernan was driving a Volkswagen Beetle when she suddenly collided with a parked Bobcat track loader. She sustained critical injuries in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol along with rescue units immediately responded to the scene and began lifesaving efforts. Unfortunately, Kernan was later pronounced dead at Lee Memorial Hospital. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Police have not released any details on the cause of the crash nor have they said why the Bobcat was parked in the spot where the crash occurred. No further information is available at this time.
This year alone, approximately 250,000 accidents involving injury will be reported in Florida. While this number may seem high, the reality is that injury accidents can and do occur frequently across our state. With a high population and a large number of cars and other vehicles on streets and highways, Florida consistently ranks near the top of the nation for the most dangerous places to drive.
If you have been involved in a car accident, there are a few ways you can protect yourself:
- Seek treatment immediately if you are hurt; do not wait until it is too late, you could jeopardize your health and your claim
- Take pictures of the accident scene including the vehicles involved
- Provide a complete statement to the police regarding what occurred
- Always remain on scene until officers arrive
- Make note of any statements made or actions taken by the other driver following the crash
After leaving the scene you should get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney right away. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys bring experience and success to each case. With over 30 years of serving injured Floridians, we will help you get the compensation you need after an injury crash.
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 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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