Plantation, FL (September 19, 2018) - A car crash on Wednesday, September 19th in Plantation left one person seriously hurt and another person dead. The crash took place in the early morning hours at Davie Boulevard and U.S. Highway 441.
At the crash location, a Ford Mustang nearly split in half after the collision. One person was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. A second victim was transported to Broward Medical Center. Police have not said how the crash occurred or whether the deceased individual was a passenger or the driver. Authorities have not identified either person involved at this time.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing and there is no additional information available.
A fatal car accident is reported approximately every three hours in Florida. This means that there are approximately eight such accidents per day. While this number may seem high, it is a sobering reality for those using our streets and highways. A fatal crash can occur anywhere at any time.
When a serious crash occurs, an investigation into the crash will follow. Police officers and a special accident reconstruction team will examine the accident scene and attempt to determine how the collision occurred. If one driver is determined at fault, the police will complete a report including their findings from an investigation into the crash. In the civil context, this means that the driver was negligent in causing the accident and a wrongful death claim may soon follow.
A car accident can be a serious and life-altering event. It is important to have an experienced attorney by your side every step of the way. Call us at 1-800 FL-Legal, to speak with an experienced and trusted Florida car accident attorney.
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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