Micanopy, FL (June 22, 2020) - Two people were killed and one was seriously injured in a two-car accident in Micanopy on Monday, June 22nd. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. on U.S. 441.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a vehicle was traveling northbound on U.S. 441 when the driver traveled into the southbound lanes and struck a second vehicle head-on. Two occupants of the northbound vehicle died as a result of the collision while one person in the southbound vehicle was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time and the victims have not been identified.
No additional details are available.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and families of those affected by this tragic Micanopy car accident.
According to statistics, more than 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents last year and thousands more were injured. Head-on crashes are one of the leading causes of deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. These types of accidents are almost always attributable to either driver negligence or medical emergencies. Police will continue to investigate this accident to determine the cause.
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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