Holder, FL (August 14, 2021) - Two people sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Holder on Wednesday, August 11th. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. 41 and North Smith Terrace.
According to a report, a 20-year-old man from Homosassa was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe northbound on Smith Terrace when he came to a stop sign at the intersection with U.S. 41. The man failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with a Honda Odyssey minivan. Both vehicles spun clockwise before coming to rest. A 7-year-old boy was ejected from the minivan and suffered injuries. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the van, a 31-year-old woman from Hernando, was transported for serious injuries, along with two girls who were also passengers in the van. The SUV driver was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center for treatment of critical injuries.
An investigation is ongoing. There is no word on any expected charges at this time.
Serious car accidents occur each day on Florida's roadways. Unfortunately, more than 250,000 people suffered injuries in Florida car accidents in 2019. Many of these victims were hurt in crashes that were not their fault. A Florida car accident can be a very serious event, requiring months of rehabilitation and recovery, along with high medical costs and a significant decrease in quality of life.
Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to those affected by this car accident in Holder. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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