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Clermont, FL (August 21, 2018) - A big rig and one other vehicle were involved in a serious crash today on State Road 33 in Clermont. Officials received a call just after 7:30 am regarding the accident. The Florida Highway Patrol, along with fire and rescue workers responded to the crash scene.
One person was declared dead at the scene. According to troopers, several others were injured in the accident though the extent of their injuries is not clear at this time. Troopers have not provided any detail on how the accident occured. The deceased individual has not been identified at this time.
Officers remained on scene for several hours while they investigated the crash. State Road 33 was closed during the investigation and traffic in the area was forced to take an alternate route around the accident.
There is no further information available at this time.
Accidents involving big rigs and other commercial vehicles often have devastating consequences. There are a large number of these vehicles on the streets and highway in our state on a daily basis. Commercial vehicle accidents present complicated legal issues which should ony be handled by an experienced Florida truck accident attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys stand ready to assist you in your time of need. We offer free consultations to accident victims. To speak with an attorney today, call 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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