Fort Lauderdale, FL (June 27, 2018) – Former Rutgers defensive back, Johnathan Aiken, was killed in a Florida crash in Fort Lauderdale. He had the distinction of being the first player in program history to be named one of the Players of the Week.
He played Rutgers from 2011 through 2014 and died in the single-vehicle crash. It happened on Friday morning, according to news sources. The accident happened when Aiken lost control of his vehicle, which caused him to hit an overhead light pole, guardrail, and more. His vehicle came to a rest. Aiken, a 26-year-old, was quickly taken to the Broward Medical Center but pronounced dead while there.
His legal guardian spoke on his behalf, saying that he was not her biological son but that she took him out of foster care and that he quickly became her ‘heart and soul.’
Anybody can be involved in a life-changing crash at any time. Some of these accidents cause serious injuries, while others take lives. As we have come to find out, these accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. In fact, someone dies in a Florida vehicle accident every three hours.
A car accident can change your life, and suddenly everything is flipped upside-down as you worry about finances, emotions, and more. You might have been forced to say goodbye to a loved one too soon. Call us to find out how we can help 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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