Miami, FL (March 9, 2020) - The three victims of a deadly crash on the Palmetto Expressway have been identified by authorities. The crash was reported on Sunday, March 8th around 3:30 a.m.
Police report that a black Volkswagen was traveling northbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway and crashed into trees. Two passengers inside the car were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. A third person was also killed. The three victims were identified as 21-year-old Diego Ortiz, 20-year-old Shelley Rapp, and 21-year-old Daniela Hernandez, all from Weston, FL. Two others, who have not been identified, were seriously injured.
Police did not release any information on the cause of the crash. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Fatal car accidents in Florida take a major toll each year. Last year, about 3,000 lives were claimed n traffic crashes on our streets and highways. While drivers should always take precautions to avoid these accidents from happening, sometimes drivers and passengers may simply be in the wrong place at the wrong time and the results can be catastrophic.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims of the families in this deadly crash in Miami.
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