Marion County, FL (December 19, 2019) - Two teens from Ocala were taken to the hospital following a crash in Marion County on Thursday, December 19th. The crash took place around 6:39 a.m on County Road 484.
According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, a 16-year-old boy was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram eastbound on CR 484. At the same time, a 35-year-old man from Hudson was driving a semi-truck, also traveling eastbound on CR 484. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Dodge failed to stop a crashed into the trailer of the semi. The 16-year-old driver was taken to UF Health Shands with serious injuries. A 15-year-old passenger was also rushed to the hospital. She was listed in critical condition. The semi-truck driver was not hurt.
There are no further details available.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in Jacksonville.
Each year, approximately 250,000 injury accidents will be reported in Florida. Many of these accidents will result in serious injuries to the victims and will require long-term medical care and hospitalization. The debilitating effects of a car accident can linger for years following the crash.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.
