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Lakeland, FL - Teresa Hammond Killed in Car Accident on Ellis Avenue

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Lakeland, FL (June 20, 2021) - A 22-year-old Lakeland woman was killed in a multi-car crash that took place on Sunday morning. The accident happened around 2:15 a.m. Ellis Avenue just east of Park Street.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Marquist Westbrooks, of Tampa, was driving a 2003 Ford Focus. The Focus had its lights off when it was hit by a 2001 Buick Century that was driven by 54-year-old Lisa Breeding, of Lakeland. The Focus then spun around and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle. A passenger in the Focus, Teresa Hammonds, was partially ejected from the vehicle. Hammond was later pronounced dead at the scene. Westbrooks was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Breeding was treated at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the accident. There is no word on charges at this time.

No additional details are available.

Car accidents in Florida take place very suddenly and unexpectedly. No one ever expects to be involved in a serious or fatal accident. However, deadly crashes in Florida take place each day, multiple times per day. Last year, more than 3,000 people were tragically killed in Florida car accidents.

Our condolences are with the family of Teresa Hammonds following this tragic car accident in Lakeland.

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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