Orlando, FL (October 7, 2019) - Officials responded to the scene of a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike on Monday, October 7th. The accident took place around 6:45 a.m.
Officials report that 40-year-old Timothy Toddy was driving a 2012 Hyundai when he lost control of his vehicle. Toddy's Hyundai then collided with a dump truck and a Ford SUV. The SUV then collided with a Toyota Camry. Toddy was killed in the crash while a 16-year-old girl in the Camry suffered critical injuries and an 11-year-old girl in the Hyundai sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No one else involved in the accident sustained injuries.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Reportable crashes take place in Florida about every 92 seconds. While not all crashes will involve fatalities or serious injuries, there are many that do. Unfortunately, these accidents often take place without warning, leaving victims feeling helpless and vulnerable following the collision.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident lawyers understand what you are going through. We can help you recover compensation for your damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and payment of your medical bills. We strongly believe that no accident victim should forego being compensated for their injuries. For your free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call at any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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