Palm Harbor, FL (September 22, 2021) - One person was killed and another sustained serious injuries in a crash that took place on Wednesday in Palm Harbor. The accident happened just after 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Innisbrook Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a 53-year-old Tarpon Springs woman was stopped at a stoplight when she was hit from behind by a sedan driven by a 35-year-old woman from Clearwater. After the initial crash, the Palm Harbor Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Two fire trucks were blocking three lanes in the roadway when a pickup truck collided with the right side of both fire trucks. The pickup continued on and struck a firefighter who was standing in the roadway before colliding with a fire hydrant and coming to rest.
The driver of the pickup truck was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The firefighter was transported in critical but stable condition while the two drivers involved in the original crash suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the crash.
There is no further information available.
Fatal car accidents take place across our state each day. A car accident in Palm Harbor can lead to serious, life-altering, and deadly consequences for victims. Certainly, there is nothing more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one in an automobile accident. This is especially true when your family member is killed or seriously hurt by a negligent driver.
Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to those affected by this Palm Harbor car accident.
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