Orange County, FL (July 20, 2021) - Police in Orange County responded to the scene of a fatal accident in Orange County on Sunday, July 18th. The crash was reported around 11:50 p.m. o State Road 417 near University Boulevard.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old woman from DeLeon Springs was driving southbound on SR 417 when she lost control of her car and left the road. The vehicle struck a pole before coming to rest. The DeLeon Springs woman was partially ejected from the car and died at the scene. Her passenger, a 23-year-old man from Kissimmee was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Both of the victims were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. There are no additional details available.
Car accidents in Florida take place each day, multiple times per day. Sadly, many people will suffer serious injuries in these accidents and will require weeks and even months of recovery time. In most cases, a negligent driver is to blame for the accident and that driver may be held legally responsible for their actions.
We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to all affected by this tragic crash in Orange County.
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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