Lake City, FL (February 9, 2020) - Two women were killed in a crash that took place in Lake City on Saturday, February 8th. The crash was reported on State Road 47 near Southwest Douberly Court.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to reports, 45-year-old Amanda Petty Brown was driving a Chevy Camaro on SR 47 when she went into a turn. Brown failed to properly navigate the turn, causing the car to go into a ditch. Both Brown and her passenger, 22-year-old Deztiney Ray Prevatt, were killed in the crash.
Police have not released any information on the cause of the crash. No further details are available at this time.
Our condolences are extended to the families of Amanda Brown and Deztiney Pratt following this tragic Lake City crash.
Florida experiences a fatal crash approximately every three hours. Last year, more than 3,000 people were killed in traffic incidents across our state. The devastation and destruction left behind following a deadly accident can be difficult for many loved ones to endure.
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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