Palm Bay, FL (October 24, 2019) - The victims in a fatal weekend crash in Palm Bay have been identified by authorities. The accident initially occurred on Sunday, October 20th around 9:00 p.m.
According to traffic homicide investigators, a 2006 Hyundai Sonata was traveling along US 1 when the car struck a median and went airborne before veering into the northbound lanes. While in the northbound lanes, the car slammed into a 2011 Toyota Corolla. Both vehicles sustained severe damage in the accident. Both the driver of the Sonata, as well as the Corolla driver died in the crash. The Sonata driver was identified as 47-year-old Artie Leslie Adkins, Jr. while the Toyota driver was identified as 37-year-old Sernatra Willie.
Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash and toxicology tests have been ordered. There is no further information available.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal crash in Palm Bay and our thoughts are with the families of the two victims. Police will continue to investigate this crash in an effort to determine how it took place. A complete investigation will occur which will then allow officers to determine what factors might have caused the Hyundai to veer into the median.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand the difficulties faced by families following a fatal crash. Financial and emotional struggles are very common during this time. You may also have valuable legal rights if your loved one was taken from you due to the negligence of another. For a free consultation with a member of our team, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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