An accident took place in Leesburg very early this morning that took the life of one. The deadly Leesburg crash took place on the Turnpike this morning, and the Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene to investigate.
The crash took place at 1:39 a.m. in Leesburg in Lake County.
The FHP closed down northbound lanes during this time so that they could investigate and clear the scene.
At this time, police are still working to identify the parties involved.
Every year, thousands of people lose their lives on Florida roads due to deadly accidents that are sometimes preventable. In 2016, there were 15.4 deaths per the population in fatal accidents. This is one of the highest states for losing lives on the roadway every year.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. Accidents like these sometimes happen on what started as a normal day. Call us to find out how we can assist you at Rubenstein Law.
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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