Lakeland, FL (January 16, 2020) - A 77-year-old man lost his life and two others were taken to the hospital following a crash on Highway 27 in Lakeland. The crash took place on Thursday, January 16th.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the crash. According to reports, Taron Rolle, 24, was driving a 2001 tan Isuzu when he suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The Isuzu left the roadway, crossed over a grass median, and entered the opposite travel lanes where it collided with a 2012 Ford Escape. The Escape and the Isuzu both rolled over from the impact of the crash. James Hildock, the driver of the Escape died at the scene of the crash. Rolle and his twin brother were transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash caused the road to remain closed for about five hours. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family of James Hildock after this deadly Lakeland car accident.
Florida experiences about eight fatal crashes per day. In many of these crashes, an innocent victim will be injured or killed. Although there are precautions that can and should be taken to make the roadways safer, the risk can never be truly eliminated. Relatives of loved ones may have the ability to bring a wrongful death claim if they have lost a family member due to a crash.
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