Lakeland, FL (June 4, 2020) - A 22-year-old woman from Lakeland died in a multi-car crash that took place on I-4. The crash happened on Thursday, June 4th.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was traveling westbound on I-4 when she collided with the front of another vehicle driven by a 38-year-old Orlando resident. The woman's vehicle then traveled into the median along with the second vehicle, causing both cars to crash into a cable barrier. The woman's vehicle then traveled into the eastbound lanes where it struck a third vehicle. A fourth a fifth vehicle then collided with the third vehicle after attempting to avoid impact.
The 22-year-old woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where she died. The driver of the second vehicle was seriously hurt while the driver of the third vehicle suffered minor injuries and passengers in that vehicle suffered serious injuries. There were no injuries reported in the other two vehicles.
A traffic homicide unit with the FHP is still investigating the accident. None of the victims have been identified at this time.
A Florida car accident can take place in the blink of an eye. On busy highways such as Interstate 4, there are often multiple vehicles traveling at high speeds in close proximity to one another. This can lead to a dangerous situation in the event that a crash takes place. A seemingly minor mistake can lead to a chain reaction of events that can result in serious injuries or worse.
We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this fatal accident in Lakeland and we hope for the recovery of the injured victims.
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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