__detail_wide.jpg)
Haines City, FL (October 4, 2018) - A man is dead and another in critical condition following a crash in Haines City on Monday, October 1st. The crash happened on Johnson Avenue, near Lake Marion Creek.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Frank Gonzalez was driving a 2018 Toyota Camry on Johnson Avenue. At the same time, 61-year-old John Hancock was driving a 1985 Ford truck. Hancock's truck crossed over the center line and struck Gonzalez's Camry head-on.
Hancock was thrown from the truck and Gonzalez was trapped inside his vehicle following the crash. Gonzalez died from his injuries around 1:00 pm Tuesday at Osceola Regional Medical Center. Hancock is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate and charges are pending at this time.
Our condolences go out to the family of Frank Gonzalez. A fatal car accident occurs approximately every 8 hours in Florida. Fatal car accidents are devastating to the family members who have lost their loved ones so suddenly and unexpectedly. Police will conduct a full crash investigation in an effort to gain more answers as to how this crash occurred.
When you are involved in a serious car accident, an experienced Florida personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you need to move forward with your life. At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys treat each case with the highest level of care and compassion. For a free consultation, call us today 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments.
