Minneola, FL (October 1, 2021) - A 48-year-old man from Leesburg was killed in a rear-end collision that took place on Friday, October 1st in Minneola. The accident occurred just after 6:00 a.m. on U.S. Highway 27 near Lake Minneola Shores.
The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene just after the crash happened. Troopers say that the deceased victim was stopped at a red light when his car was hit by a van driven by a 65-year-old woman from Clermont. The Clermont woman failed to stop and collided with the rear-end of the man's truck. The man was rushed to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. His identity has not been released at this time.
There were no additional injuries reported due to the accident. Police are still investigating and there is no word on any potential charges.
No further details are available.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a deadly car accident happens in Florida approximately once every three hours. There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a loved one in a Florida car accident. This is especially true when your loved one was killed because of the reckless actions of another driver.
Our condolences are with the victim's family following this fatal crash in Minneola.
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