DeLand, FL (May 13, 2020) - Police and rescue officials responded to a fatal crash in DeLand on Tuesday, May 12th. The crash was reported around 10:25 a.m. on North Woodland Boulevard near Williamsburg Road.
According to officials, a 56-year-old man from Deleon Springs was traveling eastbound on Williamsburg when he tried to make a left turn onto North Woodland. As the man completed his turn, his car was struck from behind by an SUV that was traveling northbound on North Woodland. The 56-year-old man was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The SUV driver, identified as a 28-year-old man, sustained minor injuries in the crash. Neither of the drivers' names have been released at this time.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
Fatal car accidents in Florida are reported approximately every three hours. These crashes happen throughout our state on a daily basis. Motorists who get inside a vehicle face a very real risk of being seriously injured each time they are on the roadway. Unfortunately, a large number of individuals affected by Florida car accidents were simply minding their own business when they were hit by a negligent driver.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the victims' family following this tragic crash in DeLand.
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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