Lake County, FL (May 15, 2020) - One person is dead and another seriously injured following a crash between two pickup trucks in Lake County. The crash happened on Friday, May 15th around 4:15 p.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol the trucks collided on CR 44 near Treasure Island Avenue. Both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals immediately after the collision. One of the drivers succumbed to their injuries while the other was critically hurt. There is no word as to the cause of the accident at this time. The road remained closed for several hours while police were at the scene continuing an investigation. There is no information on the identity of the drivers.
No further details are available at this time.
Florida experiences a fatal car accident about once every three hours. These crashes can take place in an instant and are often unavoidable. Negligent drivers on our roadways frequently cause serious and deadly accidents due to their disregard for basic motor vehicle safety rules and regulations. These negligent actions can have a tremendous impact on victims and their families as they struggle to move past such a tragic event.
Our condolences are with the family of the deceased victim of this fatal crash in Lake County. Our thoughts are with the injured victim.
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