Opa-Locka, FL (June 7, 2020) - A driver was killed after his car was struck by a fleeing vehicle in Opa-Locka. The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th.
A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Dodge Charger that sped away from a nearby shooting. As officers gave chase to the Charger, it collided with a Ford Mustang near the intersection with Northwest 22nd Avenue and 135th Street. The Mustang driver was ejected from the vehicle and taken to a local hospital to receive treatment. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries. The other driver was seriously injured. None of the victims have been identified at this time.
An investigation is ongoing.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal car accident in Opa-Locka.
Deadly car accidents are reported about once every three hours across Florida. Based on current statistics, about 15 drivers out of 100,000 will be involved in fatal crashes in our state during any given year. The loss of a loved one to a traffic crash is a devastating event that is made even worse when your loved one was killed due to the negligence of another motorist.
Our condolences are with the victim's family during this time.
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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