Pensacola, FL (October 11, 2018) - A fatal crash was reported in Pensacola on Highway 29. The crash took place on Thursday, October 11th around 6:30 am.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash, which occurred near I-10 west. Upon their arrival, officers discovered at least one person suffering from critical injuries sustained in the crash. The victim was given medical aid but later pronounced dead from their injuries. Police have not identified the deceased individual at this time.
There is no word on how the crash took place or how many other people were hurt. An investigation remains ongoing.
A fatal crash happens in Florida every 8 hours. Fatal crashes require a close examination of the accident scenes, including physical evidence at the scene along with any eyewitness statements. Police will typically create a reconstruction of the crash that seeks to explain the events leading up to the accident itself. In this case, we do not have enough details to say why the dump truck left its lane of travel.
Our thoughts go out to the victims impacted by this tragic crash. When you or a loved one have been affected by negligence on the roadways, a Florida personal injury attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, our team of seasoned attorneys can assist in the most difficult situations to help you get back on your feet. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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