Ocala, FL (Augsut 20, 2018) - Two women were killed Monday in a crash on I-75 in Ocala. Police were called to the scene of the accident around 1:00 pm. According to reports, a Volkswagen driven by 22 year old Monique Morrell merged onto I-75 northbound. As the vehicle merged, it crossed over the center line into the oncoming travel lane. While in that lane, the Volkswagen struck a semi-truck head on. A third vehicle, identified as a Nissan Rogue, was also involved in the crash.
Both Morrell and her passenger were pronounced dead in the collision. Neither the driver of the semi nor anyone in the Rogue suffered injuries as a result of the crash. The deceased passenger has not been identified pending notification of her next of kin.
Police have not said what caused the Volkwagen to travel left of center. No additional information is available.
Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased victims in this terrible car accident. At Rubenstein Law, we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a serious crash. Nothing can prepare you for the sorrow and heartbreak that you experience in the days and months after a loved one passes unexpectedly.
When a family member is killed as a result of someone else's negligence, the surviving heirs may bring a claim for wrongful death. In a wrongful death claim, the deceased's family members may recover for lost wages, loss of companionship and society, funeral and burial expenses and other losses sustained due to the untimely passing of their loved one.
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