Jacksonville, FL (August 26, 2019) - A head-on crash resulted in the death of a child in Jacksonville on Sunday, August 25th. Police arrived at the scene of the crash in the 6700 block of Norwood Avenue.
According to reports, the two cars collided with one another, causing one of them to flip over following the impact. The car that did not flip sustained heavy damage at the scene. A child from one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene while another victim was transported with life-threatening injuries. The age of the deceased child has not been confirmed. Officers say that the crash occurred when one car tried to pass another in a no-passing zone.
The accident remains under investigation with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
We send our condolences to the family of the child killed in this crash in Jacksonville.
About eight fatal car accidents are reported in Florida every day. Tragically, this means that many loved ones are unexpectedly killed in crashes each year. The loss of a child is even more devastating and is likely the hardest thing that any family will ever have to experience.
If you have lost a loved one to a Florida car accident, you could have legal rights following the crash. If your loved one was killed by the negligence of the other driver, Florida's wrongful death laws can be applied to obtain needed compensation during a tough time. At Rubenstein Law, we are here for you with the care and compassion you deserve. For a free consultation, please give us a call 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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