Osceola County, FL (October 15, 2018) – In Osceola, a fatal accident took the life of a Winter Haven man on Saturday, October 13. The man lost his life when he was stopping to help another driver.
Police say that 30-year-old Jose Zuenigia-Garcia lost his life when he was struck by another vehicle that ran into the center median of the highway. The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. At the time, Wilfredo Colon Fontanez was driving north on the Florida Turnpike when he suddenly lost control of his vehicle and went off the roadway.
A vehicle being driven by 27-year-old Patricia Toribio stopped to help Fontanez. She parked her vehicle in the center median, which is when a vehicle being driven by 22-year-old Gabriel Nieves swerved left when he drove up upon Fontanez’s vehicle.
Three people were struck by his vehicle, all identified as 44-year-old Tamari Olmeda Lopez, 13-year-old Dylan Adalberto Pineiro, and Zuenigia-Garcia.
At this time, police continue to investigate why the accident took place.
In 2013, 2,407 people died as a result of Florida car accidents. These people lost their lives for many reasons, from distracted and drunk driving to speeding on our roads, putting many drivers at risk. If you have lost somebody close to you in a serious accident that you believe could have been prevented, where do you turn?
We extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family who have lost a loved one in this serious accident and we also hope that the others who have been injured in this accident are able to make a quick and easy recovery at this time. We understand that it can be extremely painful to have to say goodbye to a loved one too soon due to the negligence of another party. We want to put our Florida accident attorneys to work for you at Rubenstein Law, where we want you to know that your claim matters. Do not hesitate to call us for more information on how we can help you gain the results you deserve at 1-800-FL-LEGAL.
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