Palm Harbor, FL (October 18, 2019) - One woman was killed and two more people were seriously hurt in a head-on crash that took place in Palm Harbor on Friday, October 18th. The crash was reported around 11:30 a.m. near Lake St. George Drive.
Police responded to the entrance of the Shoppes at Cloverplace following reports of the accident. According to investigators, a 43-year-old woman was traveling westbound on Tampa Road in a 2017 Volkswagen. Suddenly, and for unknown reasons, she went over the center median and struck a 2017 Nissan head-on. The Nissan then struck a 2018 Toyota Minivan driven by Elza England, 75.
The 43-year-old driver died at the scene of the crash. England and the driver of the Nissan sustained serious injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. No further information is available regarding the accident.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic fatal crash in Palm Harbor. A fatal car accident takes place in Florida approximately once every three hours. Head-on collisions are dangerous and deadly and typically leave victims with severe and debilitating injuries. Officers will continue their investigation into this accident to determine the cause.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident lawyers are ready to assist in your time of need. We can help you obtain the compensation you need during this difficult time. For a free consultation, please call us 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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