Brevard County, FL (October 27, 2018) - A crash on Babcock Street near Willowbrook Street left a 17 year old dead. The crash took place on Friday, October 26th.
The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the crash scene. An investigation into the crash was conducted. After investigation, police were able to determine that 44 year old April Gielow travleing northbound on Babcock when her vehicle suddenly swerved into the southbound lanes and collided with a 1990 Mazda.
The Mazda driver has since been identified as John Byrd, 18, of of Palm Bay. Byrd's passenger, 17 year old Zachary O'Quinn, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate and the results of alcohol and drug tests are currently pending. There is no additional information at this time.
A fatal crash happens in Florida every 8 hours. Fatal crashes require a close examination of the accident scenes, including physical evidence at the scene along with any eyewitness statements. Police will typically create a reconstruction of the crash that seeks to explain the events leading up to the accident itself. In this case, we do not have enough details to say why April Gielow left her lane of travel.
Our thoughts go out to the victims impacted by this tragic crash. When you or a loved one have been affected by negligence on the roadways, a Florida car accident attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, our team of seasoned attorneys can assist in the most difficult situations to help you get back on your feet. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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