Orlando, FL (January 17, 2020) - Two women were killed and two others suffered injuries in a crash that took place in Orlando on Thursday, January 16th. The crash took place around 2:40 a.m. along Colonial Drive.
The Orlando Police Department responded to the crash scene and, according to officers, the crash involved a Volkswagen Jetta and a Ford F-150. According to investigators, the Ford was driving erratically when it collided with the Jetta. 20-year-old Angelesea P. Rock and 19-year-old Shaunte J. Chambers were killed in the crash. Both deceased victims were occupants of the Jetta. Two other passengers in that vehicle, 20-year-old Taylor Morgan and 20-year-old Jada Fraser were hurt and were transported to a local area hospital in stable condition. The Ford driver fled the scene after the crash but was later located by police. His identity has not been revealed at this time.
There are no further details available.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victims. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of sustaining full and complete recoveries.
Each year, approximately 3,000 people lose their lives in Florida car accidents. A crash happens suddenly and unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, innocent victims will lose their lives due to the reckless or negligent actions of another driver. Under Florida's wrongful death law, the next-of-kin may seek to file a claim against a negligent driver that was responsible for a traffic-related death.
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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