Gainesville, FL (February 2, 2020) - Two people lost their lives in a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Gainesville on Saturday, February 1. The crash was reported at the intersection of Southwest 24th Avenue and Southwest 70th Terrace.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, an SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Southwest 24th Avenue when an approaching motorcycle collided with the driver's side door. The motorcycle burst into flames after impact. Both drivers died as a result of the crash. The SUV driver was identified as 55-year-old Lula Mae Melton and the motorcyclist was identified as 23-year-old Ozelle Resto. Both victims are from Gainesville.
No further details have been released and there is no further information available.
Our condolences go out to both families who lost their loved ones in this tragic Gainesville motorcycle crash.
Florida experiences about eight fatal crashes each day on streets and highways throughout our state. The sadness and tragedy of losing a loved one in a Florida traffic accident is extremely devastating for the family members and friends who are left behind. Florida's wrongful death laws may provide compensation to assist family members with the financial burdens that they are facing after a fatal crash.
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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