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Citrus County, FL (January 28, 2019) - One person was killed and another injured in a crash involving a Subaru Outback and a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Sunday, January 27th. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of US 19 near Turkey Oak Drive.
Officials reported that the Outback came to the intersection and attempted to make a left turn. As the turn was being attempted, the Subaru collided with the right side of Dodge Ram. 77-year-old John Wesley Wise died in the collision. Wise was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver, 74-year-old Nancy Lowery Wise, was taken to Ocala Regional Hospital with serious injuries. No one in the Ram was injured.
Police have said that alcohol did not play a role in the accident and charges are pending at this time.
A fatal car accident takes place about every three hours on the streets and highways of our state. Fatal accidents are sudden and devastating. They leave family members behind to pick up the pieces following the sudden death of their loved ones. Entire families are permanently changed in a matter of seconds.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how you feel during these times and we sympathize with you as you struggle to regain a sense of normalcy following the death of your close friend or family member. We are here to help you and protect your legal rights. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys will advise you of what can be done in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
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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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