Columbia County, FL (December 24, 2019) - A 62-year-old woman from Ontario was killed in a crash that took place on Interstate 75 on Monday, December 23rd. The crash occurred just after 2:00 p.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 45-year-old Vera Mogilevskaya was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry southbound on I-75 near mile marker 436 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail before overturning. Mogilevskaya's passenger, 62-year-old Olga Konchikov of Richmond Hill, Ontario, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Three passengers int he Camry all suffered serious injuries. All of the passengers were also from Richmond Hill.
Troopers have not said what caused the crash to occur and there is no information on whether any charges are expected. No further details are available.
This year in Florida, there will be approximately 250,000 injury crashes reported across our state. Well over half of all total accidents will result in injury to one or more people involved. Often, the injuries suffered will be serious and debilitating and can lead to long-term complications including high medical costs as well as pain and suffering. In cases where a death occurs, loved ones are forced to pick up the pieces and moved on following the unexpected loss of a family member.
Our thoughts and condolences are with those affected by this crash in Columbia County.
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