Calhoun County, FL (July 4, 2018) – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal accident that left one dead and caused serious injuries in another. The accident took place in Calhoun County around 7 p.m.
An Altha man lost his life in the crash, while his passenger was seriously injured. However, the passenger is expected to recover from the injuries.
The accident took place last night at the intersection of County Road 274 and Northwest Porter Grade Road in Calhoun County. The man who lost his life was identified as 71-year-old Gerard Belliveau. At the time of the incident, he rolled through a stop sign without stopping. This caused him to roll into the path of an SUV and cause the accident.
The passenger and other driver has not been identified yet. As of now, no charges are currently pending.
Every 92 seconds in Florida, there is an accident on our roadways that needs reported. Somebody dies in an accident every three hours within the state. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a serious crash, our condolences are with you during a difficult time.
We understand that these incidents can have tragic and immediate consequences. Accidents like these are usually unexpected, happening on what started as a normal day. Let us put our skills and experience to work for you at Rubenstein Law. Call us today.
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