Orange County, FL (October 18, 2019) - A 36-year-old man is dead and a UCF student is charged with drunk driving after a crash on University Boulevard. The crash took place on Thursday, October 17th.
According to reports, Dean Kornblum of Boca Raton was driving eastbound on University Boulevard when he crashed into the rear-end of an SUV driven by 36-year-old Angel Dominguez of Sanford, FL. Dominguez's vehicle flipped over and he died at the crash scene. Kornblum suffered minor injuries and was treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Following an investigation, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Kornblum for charges of DUI manslaughter.
Kornblum was taken to the Orange County Jail after being charged. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family of Angel Dominguez. Serious and fatal car accidents occur every day in Florida. Each year, there will be thousands of crashes involving drunk drivers on our roadways. Unfortunately, there are still numerous fatalities caused by the negligence of drivers who choose to get behind the wheel while they are impaired.
If you have lost a loved one to a drunk driving accident or other negligent behavior, you may have a claim under Florida's wrongful death law. Under this law, you can recover money for the loss of your loved one. The Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to assist you as you go through this very difficult time.
For your free consultation and case valuation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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