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Plant City, FL (June 23, 2019) - A head-on collision in Plant City claimed the life of one person and left another suffering from serious injuries. The crash happened on Saturday, June 22nd at the intersection of Paul Buchman Highway and Hunter Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, 27-year-old Chalmes Pridgen II was traveling southbound on Paul Buchman when, for unknown reasons, he crossed into the northbound lanes of the roadway. Pridgen then struck a northbound vehicle head-on. The other driver has been identified as 45-year-old Reyna Lazaro Martinez. Pridgen died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash. Martinez suffered serious injuries and was taken to Lakeland Regional Hospital. There is no further update on Martinez's condition at this time.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Chalmes Pridgen II and we hope for a complete recovery for Reyna Martinez. Wrong-way crashes frequently have very bad outcomes as is illustrated by this tragedy in Plant City. Police will continue their investigation in an effort to determine what caused Pridgen's vehicle to travel the wrong way.
If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a Florida car accident, you should immediately seek the services of a skilled and experienced Florida car accident attorney. During this time, it is vitally important to protect your legal rights and to preserve your case for compensation as you undergo costly medical treatment. At Rubenstein Law, we are here for you during this difficult time. We have helped injured victims and their families recover over a billion dollars in legal compensation since 1988.
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