Homestead, FL (August 29, 2018) - A multi car accident killed a high school student and left several others injured in Homestead. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning on Southwest 112th Avenue, near the Florida Turnpike.
Police say that three vehicles were involved in the accident. One vehicle flipped over in the crash and came to rest in a grass area. Two other vehicles had front end damage. Officials have not said exactly how the crash took place. In total, five people suffered injuries and four were hospitalized. The deceased individual is identified as a student at Homestead Senior High School as confirmed by Miami Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. The exact identity of the deceased has not been released at this time. There is no word on the condition of those injured.
Officers have not released any additional information.
This is certainly a tragic accident and our thoughts are with the victims' families. We will await the outcome of the police investigation and provide any more details should they become available.
A fatal crash occurs approximately every three hours in Florida. When a loved one is killed due to someone else's negligence, the surviving family may consider a wrongful death claim. Under Section 678.18 of the Florida Statutes, where a death is caused by the wrongful act or negligence of another, a surviving family member may bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent person. The claim must be filed within two years of the date of death and is typically brought by a close family member.
Wrongful death claims are complex and should be handled only by an experienced Florida wrongful death attorney. To speak with an attorney about your case, call us today at Rubenstein Law. The call is free and there is no obligation on your part. 1-800 FL-Legal.
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