Lake County, FL (October 24, 2019) - A head-on crash in Lake County left one man dead and another seriously hurt on Thursday, October 24th. The crash was reported on State Road 40 near Gustafson Drive.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 49-year-old man from Ocala was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe eastbound when, for unknown reasons, he traveled into the westbound lanes as he went around a curve. The Hyundai then veered into the path of a Honda Fit that was traveling westbound, causing a head-on crash between the two vehicles. The Santa Fe rolled over after the crash.
The driver of the Fit was pronounced dead at the scene while the Santa Fe driver was taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital with serious injuries. Neither driver was identified. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
This year alone, about 250,000 injury accidents will be reported across our state. Many of these crashes will involve death or serious injury to those affected by the accident. When you have been injured or if you have lost a friend or loved one in a Florida car accident, you may be wondering where to turn next. During this trying time, things can seem overwhelming and you may feel like you have no options.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys have your back. We will protect your legal rights or the rights of your loved one and will help you get the compensation you need to put your life back together after a serious crash. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer free consultations to all Florida accident victims. To speak with us at any time, please call 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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