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Orlando, FL - One Killed, One Injured in Friday Crash on John Young Pkwy.

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Orlando, FL (August 7, 2021) - One person is dead and another injured following a car accident in Orlando on Friday night. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on John Young Parkway near the intersection with Americana Boulevard.

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene. According to a report, a 2005 Toyota Highlander was traveling on John Young when, for unknown reasons, it turned right and struck a Dodge pickup truck that was traveling in the westbound lanes of the roadway. Both vehicles collided with a pedestrian sign before coming to rest. The driver of the Toyota, a 47-year-old Tampa man, died at a local hospital while the driver of the pickup, a 29-year-old man, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The identities of the victims have not been released at this time. Police are still investigating the accident.

A Florida car accident can lead to devastating outcomes for accidents victims and their families. Sadly, more than 3,000 people were killed in car accidents that took place in our state in 2019, with many of the victims being injured through no fault of their own. Negligent drivers are responsible for thousands of crashes and injuries on Florida's roadways every year.

Our thoughts and condolences are with those affected by this tragic Orlando car accident.

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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