Doral, FL (March 8, 2020) - Three people were killed in a tragic crash that took place on Sunday, March 8th in Doral. The crash was reported on the Palmetto Expressway around 3:30 a.m.
Police say that a black Volkswagen was driving northbound on the Expressway when the driver lost control. The car veered off the roadway, crossed onto a grassy shoulder, and crashed into numerous trees before coming to rest. Two passengers were ejected from the vehicle and a third was trapped inside. All three died at the crash scene. Authorities have identified the victims as 21-year-old Diego Ortiz, 20-year-old Shelly Rapp, and 21-year-old Daniela Hernandez. Two other passengers in the vehicle rushed to Ryder Trauma Center with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash has not been released at this time and an investigation is underway.
A deadly car accident is reported in Florida about once every three hours. Last year in our state, approximately 3,000 lives were lost due to traffic accidents. There is certainly nothing more devastating than the loss of a friend or family member to a Florida car accident.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the families of the victims in this tragic crash in Doral.
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