Fort White, FL (April 1, 2019) - An 80-year-old man from McAlpin died in a two-car crash after a driver ran a stop sign. The crash took place on Friday, March 29th, at the intersection of SW County Road 18 and US Highway 27.
Around 2:40 p.m., 24-year-old Christine Weddle was heading westbound on CR 18 when she arrived at the intersection. She failed to stop at a stop sign and her Ford Focus collided with the front driver's side of a Toyota Camry traveling northbound on US-27. The Camry was operated by 71-year-old Hugh Hays. A passenger in Hays' car, 80-year-old William Kirkwood, died from injuries sustained in the collision. Hays was taken to UF Health Shands in Gainesville with serious injuries.
Charges are pending against Weddle at this time but it is unclear what caused her to run the stop sign.
Car accidents can happen anywhere at any time. With over 400,000 accidents reported annually, the odds of becoming a Florida car accident victim are unfortunately fairly high. Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of William Kirkwood following this Columbia County collision.
When you have been hurt in a crash you are probably wondering what to do next. While facing high medical costs and an uncertain future, things may seem bleak. In the days following an injury accident, it is important to make sure that your legal rights are protected. Never speak with the insurance company adjuster until you have received advice from a trusted Florida personal injury attorney.
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