Fort Pierce, FL (April 17, 2020) - Two people lost their lives and a third suffered serious injuries in a crash that took place in Fort Pierce on Friday, April 17th. The crash was reported around 2:30 a.m. on South 25th Street.
According to a report, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. Troopers found that a 42-year-old man was driving a 2006 Volvo S60 southbound on 25th when he left his lane of travel. The Volvo then crossed over the west shoulder and struck several trees and a light pole before coming to rest. Wyche and a 33-year-old female passenger died at the crash scene. Another 38-year-old male passenger was rushed to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute for treatment of serious injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation at this time and there are no additional details available.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victims. Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for a full recovery.
There were about 3,000 fatalities reported in car accidents across Florida last year. The presence of negligent drivers greatly contributes to the number of serious and fatal accidents that occur throughout our state. Speeding, distracted driving, impairment, and drowsiness are all common examples of negligent driving behavior that can have catastrophic effects on other motorists.
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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