Largo, FL (May 3, 2020) - One person was killed and four others suffered injuries in a wrong-way crash that took place in Largo on Sunday, May 3rd. The crash happened around 2:15 a.m. on US 19 near 66th Street North.
The Largo Police Department responded to the crash scene. When officers arrived, they discovered that one person had died due to injuries sustained in the crash. According to a report, a vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway when it collided head-on with another vehicle. The deceased victim was a passenger in the wrong-way vehicle. Four others were taken to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.
There is no word on the cause of the crash and an investigation is ongoing at this time.
Fatal Florida car accidents approximately eight times per day. Each crash must be carefully investigated by authorities who will reconstruct the crash and attempt to determine the cause. Wrong-way crashes can occur due to many factors including impairment and distraction.
We wish to extend our condolences to those affected by this head-on crash in Largo.
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