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Groveland, FL (March 2, 2019) - A three-vehicle crash on State Route 50 led to the death of one person on Friday, March 1st.
33-year-old Irasema Gort Valdes was driving a dump truck eastbound on SR-50 when she collided with the rear-end of a Buick, driven by Derek Smart. Smart's Buick veered into the westbound lanes of the roadway and collided head-on with an SUV. The driver of the SUV, identified as a 62-year-old man from Groveland, was killed in the crash. His passenger, a 58-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries.
Valdes was not injured in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash and charges are pending against Valdes.
A fatal crash is reported in Florida about every three hours. Each day, across our state, innocent victims are killed in crashes that are not their fault. A fatal crash can happen in an instant and can change the course of many lives forever. Our condolences go out to the family of the driver killed in this accident, and we hope they are able to find strength and peace during this horrific time.
If you have lost a loved one in a Florida traffic crash, we are here to assist you. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to help lead you through the difficult times. We will investigate the situation on your behalf and present a compelling case to the insurance company or to a jury to help you obtain compensation on behalf of your deceased relative.
For your free consultation, please contact us 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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