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Miami, FL (September 19, 2018) - A 12-year-old girl killed in a car crash on Tuesday, September 19th has been identified. Carelle Philogene was a passenger in a Honda CR-V that was struck by a Nissan Maxima on Northwest 163rd Street around 8:30 am.
Carelle was traveling to school when the crash occurred. Two other adults were inside the vehicle with her at the time. Seven other people suffered injuries in the crash, ranging from critical and life-threatening to minor. Several of the victims were transported to Aventura Hospital and Jackson Memorial Health.
Authorities are still investigating the crash but they believe it was caused when one of the vehicles ran a stop sign. They have not said which vehicle is suspected of running the stop sign.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Carelle Philogene. We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a car accident, and the tragedy is compounded when such a young person loses their lives.
As of now, details about this accident are limited. We do know how the crash occurred but we do not know which driver ultimately caused the collision. Police will continue to investigate in order to determine which driver was responsible. Ultimately, those not at fault in this crash will have legal remedies. In the case of Carelle Philogene, her family may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party.
The Florida personal injury attorneys at Rubenstein Law represent Floridians in accidents occurring across our state. If you have been hurt in a crash, you can count on us to have your back every step of the way. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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