Orange County, FL - One Killed, Three Hurt in Crash at Lake Pickett Rd, Victim Identified
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Orange County, FL (September 10, 2019) - One man was killed and another was hurt in a head-on crash that occurred in Orange County on Monday, September 9th. The crash happened around 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Pickett Road and Tanner Road.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol report that a 2016 Dodge was traveling westbound when it tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. The car then collided head-on with a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes. The driver of the car, Sergio Torres, died at the scene of the accident. Three occupants in the pickup truck sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Approximately 250,000 people are injured in car accidents across our state each year. When you have been hurt in a crash, it is easy to feel like your world has been turned upside down. From high medical costs, serious pain and suffering and forced time off of work, you may wonder if you will be able to lead a normal life again.
At Rubenstein Law, we have helped people in similar situations for over 30 years. Our team is battle-tested and experienced. We know how to help you get the compensation you deserve when you have been injured by the negligence of another driver.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
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