Hillsborough County, FL (September 15, 2019) - An 18-year-old woman was killed when the truck she was riding in was involved in a crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County. The crash took place on Friday, September 13th.
Reports from the Florida Highway Patrol indicate that a 17-year-old was driving a truck eastbound on I-4. There were four passengers in the truck at the time. Suddenly, and for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the truck, left the roadway and struck a guardrail in the center median. The truck rolled over and came to a rest on the other side of the road.
A passenger in the vehicle, Stephanie Carroll, was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where she died from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver also sustained serious injuries while the three other passengers suffered minor injuries.
No additional details are available at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the friends and loved ones of Stephanie Carroll during this tragic time.
Losing a loved one in a fatal crash is an extremely heartbreaking and devastating event for the family members who are left behind. The family must pick up the pieces and attempt to move on with their lives.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand what you are going through during this difficult time. Our Florida wrongful death lawyers have decades of experience assisting the families of car accident victims. We know what it is like to lose your family member so suddenly and unexpectedly. We are here for you during this difficult time. For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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