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Key Largo, FL (July 12, 2019) - A woman was killed and a toddler sustained serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash that took place on US-1 in Key Largo. The incident occurred just after 8:00 a.m. near mile marker 103.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office, along with rescue workers, responded to the scene of the crash. Investigators report that several vehicles, including a tanker truck, were involved in the crash. Police have identified 30-year-old Stacey Lopez as the victim in the fatal collision. Lopez's two-year-old daughter, Naileya Clements, was airlifted from the scene to Nicklaus Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Authorities report that the crash occurred when Lopez was traveling south on US-1 in a Chevrolet Cruze. As she traveled southbound, 63-year-old Joel Sol pulled in front of her driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla. Lopez swerved to avoid a collision and collided head-on with a tanker truck traveling in the opposite direction.
Police are investigating the incident and the results of alcohol tests taken by Sol, who was not hurt in the crash, are pending. There is no further information available at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal collision in Key Largo. Losing a loved one to a tragic car accident is one of the most devastating things that any family will ever have to experience. The suddenness of a fatal car accident can cause scars that may never heal as loved ones are forced to pick up the pieces and move on.
Many fatal car accidents in Florida are caused by negligent drivers who fail to follow traffic laws. In these cases, the victim's families can bring a wrongful death suit against the driver responsible for the death of their next-of-kin. Florida has very specific wrongful death laws that can be used to help you obtain needed compensation in an unfortunate situation.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida wrongful death lawyers can help walk you through this difficult time period and we will be with you every step of the way. For your free consultation, please give us a call any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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