Levy County, FL (July 24, 2019) - Two women who died in a crash last week in Levy County have been identified by authorities.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Amanda Idela Cassidy was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer westbound on SR 121 last Friday, July 19th. At the same time, 77-year-old Janet Elise Shirley was driving a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan eastbound on SR 121. For unknown reasons, Shirley's van veered into the westbound lanes and struck the Trailblazer head-on. Shirley died shortly after the crash, while Cassidy died on Saturday, July 20th. There is no word on what caused the crash to take place.
An investigation is ongoing and no further details are available at this time.
Fatal crashes take place on our roadways approximately every three hours. Losing a loved one to a car accident is one of the most heartbreaking and devastating events that a family can experience. During this difficult time, we know that your focus is on grieving the loss of your loved one and planning for the future.
At Rubenstein Law, we have decades of experience assisting families going through difficult times following a fatal crash. Our experienced and knowledgeable Florida wrongful death attorneys can assist you in during this time, including obtaining compensation for loss of support, loss of companionship, medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income, and more.
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