Eustis, FL (February 13, 2020) - Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Lake County. The crash originally took place on Tuesday, February 11th around 12:00 p.m.
Police say that Chantal Jones, 57, was killed in the crash. Jones was driving northbound on Cardinal when she attempted to make a left turn onto State Road 44. As she made her turn, she collided with a dump truck driven by 40-year-old Shawn Reid of Sanford. Jones died as a result of her injuries while Reid was not hurt.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and it is not known whether any charges will be filed at this time.
Our condolences are with the family of Chantal Jones at this time.
Approximately 3,000 people will lose their lives each year in Florida traffic crashes. Large vehicles such a semi-trucks and dump trucks certainly have the capability of causing catastrophic crashes that can result in very serious injuries and death.
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