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Columbia County, FL (May 1, 2019) - Three teenagers were hurt in a crash that took place on Tuesday, April 30th.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that 40-year-old Shemeaka Burnett, of Fayetteville, North Carolina was traveling westbound on I-10 when she lost control of her vehicle. Burnett's vehicle traveled across the median before overturning several times and coming to a stop in the roadway. Three teenage passengers, an 18-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, were ejected as the vehicle rolled. The 15 and 16-year-old were taken to UF Health Shands with critical and serious injuries. The 18-year-old suffered minor injuries.
Burnett suffered minor injuries. Following an investigation, she was issued charges related to DUI and careless driving.
Our thoughts are with those teenagers hurt in this Columbia County Crash. DUI crashes are responsible for thousands of deaths and serious injuries each year. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely negligent driving behavior and places the driver and all others at risk of a catastrophic accident.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident lawyers have assisted thousands of individuals who have been negatively impacted by DUI in our state. We understand the laws and procedure that applies to this type of case and we will assist in maximizing the value of your claim. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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