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Lake County, FL (March 30, 2019) - A 22-year-old woman from Fruitland Park died in a crash that took place Thursday, March 28th. The crash happened along State Road 19, near Matteson Lane.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that 19-year-old Samantha Monroe was driving a 2003 Ford. Monroe lost control of her vehicle, veered off the roadway, and struck a tree. Dallis Hunter, a passenger in the vehicle, suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Monroe was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Police have not said what caused the crash to occur; however, there are charges pending against Monroe at this time.
A fatal crash is reported in Florida every three hours. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Dallis Hunter during this very difficult time in their lives.
Negligence can affect anyone, including pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and passengers. In this case, the passenger of a vehicle lost her life due to the negligence of the driver. In such cases, the family of the passenger may have the legal right to bring a claim against the driver due to their negligence in causing the crash. If you or a loved one have been affected by an injury accident, our team of attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you.
For a free consultation, please call us 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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