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Crescent City, FL (April 21, 2019) - Two people were killed in a head-on collision that took place on Saturday, April 20th. The crash happened between two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on US-17, near Stardust Boulevard.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Honda Accord was traveling northbound when, for unknown reasons, it suddenly veered into the southbound lanes. While in the southbound lanes, the Accord collided head-on with a Kia Optima. 26-year-old Joseph Gomez, the Honda driver, and 47-year-old Ramona Johnson, the Kia driver, both died at the scene of the crash. Both deceased victims were from Crescent City.
Police have not determined what caused the Accord to leave its travel lane. Blood-alcohol tests were taken and toxicology results are pending at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragic head-on crash on Crescent City. Each day, about eight fatal collisions are reported in various areas throughout Florida. Many fatal crashes occur when two vehicles collide head-on with one another, especially when the crash takes place at higher speeds. A head-on crash is, invariably, a very dangerous and often-fatal type of collision.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help if you have lost a family member following someone else's negligence. We understand the tragedy and heartbreak you are experiencing during this difficult time. While no amount of money can ever replace your loved one, we want to help you ease the financial burdens you are feeling.
For a free consultation, please give us a call 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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