Pinellas Park, FL (October 19, 2019) - A 53-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a driver fleeing from two prior crashes in Pinellas Park. The fatal accident took place on Saturday, October 19th.
The Pinellas Park Police Department responded to the scene of the fatal accident. According to reports, 28-year-old Katlynn Smith had caused two prior crashes. As she fled from crash scenes, Smith ran a red light at the intersection of 66th Street and 70th Avenue around 10:00 a.m. Police say that Smith collided with a Lexus driven by Kanh Nguyn. Nguyen suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead. Smith also sustained serious injuries.
Smith was charged with vehicular homicide and is expected to be taken into custody once she is released from the hospital.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Kanh Nguyn following this tragic accident in Pinellas Park. Fatal car accidents are reported about every 8 eight hours in our state. In this crash, it seems apparent that the negligence and reckless driving of Katlynn Smith caused the unfortunate death of Kanh Nguyen.
If you have lost a loved one in a Florida car accident, you may be entitled to bring a claim for wrongful death. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help you recover damages for the untimely death of your family member. We will stand by your side with skill and compassion during the most difficult time of your life.
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Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & 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 of personal injury 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 to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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