Palm River, FL (April 12, 2021) - A woman from Tampa was killed and another woman suffered critical injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Palm River on Sunday morning. The accident occurred just before 7:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 41 near Old U.S. 41.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to a report from troopers, a 20-year-old Tampa woman was driving the wrong way on U.S. 41 when she collided head-on with a second vehicle driven by a 21-year-old woman from Tampa. The 20-year-old woman died at the crash scene while the 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The identities of the victims are not known at this time and it is not clear what caused the collision to occur.
An FHP investigation is underway. No further details are available.
Florida is a dangerous place for motorists. According to statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 400,000 reported traffic accidents in Florida in 2019. From the number, over 200,000 people sustained injuries, and more than 3,000 tragically lost their lives. These numbers underscore the dangers on Florida's roadways. All motorists should exercise the utmost care and caution at all times to reduce their risk of being involved in a serious crash.
Our most sincere thoughts and condolences are with the victims and their families following this tragic car accident in Palm River.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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