Leon County, FL (October 15, 2018) – A 42-year-old man from Tallahassee lost his life in a two-vehicle accident that happened on Saturday, October 13 around 7:50 p.m. Police arrived at the scene and the man was pronounced dead while there.
The Florida Highway Patrol initially responded to the scene that night on Oak Ridge Road. The man, identified as Johnny Willis, had been driving westbound at the time when he crossed the center line and started driving in the opposite lane. Willis crossed the line in front of another vehicle, hitting the passenger side of the second vehicle.
Willis was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead immediately. The driver of the other vehicle and their two passengers were taken to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to be treated with various injuries. They are all expected to survive.
Charges are pending at this time and the investigation continues.
In 2016 across the entire state of Florida, 3,176 people lost their lives in accidents on our roadways. 165,940 people were injured in these crashes in the same year. Whether you have lost somebody close to you or have been injured yourself in a serious Florida accident, you might have questions about where you can turn in your time of need.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to those involved in this accident, including the family and friends of the person who lost their life in this accident that could have been prevented on Florida roadways. We understand just how life-changing and heart-breaking it can be to experience a serious accident and not know where to turn. If you or a loved one have been involved in a Florida accident, we want you to know that you have help on your side at Rubenstein Law. Do not hesitate to reach us for more information today at 1-800-FL-LEGAL and we will direct you on your next steps.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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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