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Hialeah Gardens, FL (February 18, 2019) - A crash involving two vehicles took place in Hialeah Gardens on Sunday, February 17th, leaving two people dead and four others hospitalized.
Police say that a Ford Expedition and a Mercedes Benz were traveling near West Okeechobee Road and Northwest 121st Way when the two cars collided with one another. The Mercedes had a total of five occupants at the time of the crash. Following the initial impact, the Mercedes proceeded on and struck a guardrail. The Expedition erupted into flames after the crash.
The driver of the Expedition was trapped when the vehicle caught fire and died at the scene. A passenger in the Mercedes also died at the scene. One person was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Hospital with serious injuries, while an ambulance took another person to Ryder Hospital. Two other victims were transported to the trauma unit at Kendall Regional Medical Center.
Police are still investigating the cause of this crash and have not released additional details.
Over 250,000 injury accidents will occur in Florida this year. The worst of these accidents will result in tragic consequences for the loved ones of those affected. This horrific crash in Hialeah Gardens is an example of a worst-case scenario on our roadways and we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones and family members who suffered losses in this crash.
If your loved one has been taken from you suddenly by an act of negligence, you may have a legal claim. Under Florida's wrongful death law, the next-of-kin may bring suit against a person responsible for the death of another. Such claims must be brought within two years of the date of death and should always be handled by a trained and experienced Florida wrongful death attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys are standing by to help when you or a loved one have been injured by another's negligence. For your free consultation, please call 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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