Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 18, 2019) - A man died after his vehicle collided with a forklift in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, November 17th. The crash took place near the intersection of Seabreeze Boulevard and Poinsettia Street.
According to authorities, 30-year-old Ulises Mondragon Umanzor was driving a forklift when he failed to stop at a stop sign. The forklift proceeded through the intersection before striking a black Mercedes-Benz driven by James Zakos. Zakos was taken to Broward Health Medical Center after the crash where he was pronounced dead. Umanzor remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Following an investigation, police charged Umanzor with driving without a license and failure to stop at a stop sign.
No further details are available at this time.
Fatal car accidents take place in Florida about once every three hours. When a fatal crash occurs, police must undertake a close evaluation of the crash scene. Officers will take measurements, speak with any witnesses and determine how the crash took place. If a driver causes the death of an innocent person, the responsible driver can be held accountable for their actions. A Florida wrongful death attorney can advise you of your rights during this difficult time.
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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