Lakeland, FL (June 17, 2020) - Two men were killed in a three-car crash in Lakeland on Tuesday, June 16th. The crash happened just after 8:00 p.m. on Combee Road near the intersection with Centurion Drive.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Derek Faircloth and 31-year-old Justin Parks were killed in the crash. A third occupant of the vehicle was not hurt. No information is available as to the cause of the crash at this time. No one involved has been identified.
An investigation is ongoing.
We wish to extend our condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this fatal Lakeland car accident.
There were about 3,000 fatalities reported in car accidents across Florida last year. The presence of negligent drivers greatly contributes to the number of serious and fatal accidents that occur throughout our state. Speeding, distracted driving, impairment, and drowsiness are all common examples of negligent driving behavior that can have catastrophic effects on other motorists.
Florida experiences the loss of lives each day on our streets and highways. On average, there are about eight fatal accidents reported daily throughout our state. A Florida car accident can have consequences ranging from minor to catastrophic. In many instances, victims wind up being seriously hurt or killed in a crash that was not their fault. The presence of negligent drivers can lead to very bad outcomes for innocent crash 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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