Boynton Beach, FL (March 18, 2020) - The Boynton Beach Police Department was on the scene of a fatal crash that took place on Wednesday, March 18th. The crash was reported at the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 2nd Street.
According to reports, a Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway and traveled through a yard before striking a tree in front of a house. The driver of the Avalon died as a result of the crash and a passenger sustained serious injuries. The passenger was taken to Delray Medical Center as a trauma alert. Neither the driver or the passenger has been identified by authorities.
The crash remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information should contact the police.
Florida experienced just over 3,000 traffic fatalities in 2018. Although this number was down slightly from prior years, the rate of fatal crashes in our state remains high. This is due in large part to the presence of negligent drivers on our roadways. Our thoughts go out to the families of those affected by this tragic crash in Boynton Beach.
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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