DeFuniak Springs, FL (July 21, 2018) – In DeFuniak Springs, one person lost their life in a horrific deadly accident on Friday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol was immediately called to the scene of the accident.
57-year-old Thomas George Hill was driving a Waste Management Garbage Truck on State Road 83 at the time. Hill’s truck suddenly veered off the roadway. The driver tried to overcorrect, which turned the truck onto the driver’s side.
As soon as emergency responders came to the scene, they determined that Hill lost his life. The area was backed up for some time while an investigation took place.
As of now, the accident is still being investigated.
Somebody will lose their life in a crash every 3 hours on Florida roads. Truck accidents happen every day due to the large size of these vehicles and the likelihood that other drivers are not looking out for them on the roadways. If you have lost a loved one in a crash, our condolences go out to you during this difficult time.
The moments following an accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for your family. Protect yourself and let us put our skills and experience to work for you. Call us at Rubenstein Law.
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