Polk County, FL (August 4, 2018) – A fatal accident led to a woman being ejected from a vehicle after it suffered a rear-blown tire. The accident took place yesterday on Interstate 4 in Polk County, and the Orlando woman died as a result of her injuries.
51-year-old Arthur Hunt was traveling west on the highway at the time when the Ford Explorer he was driving blew a right-rear tire. The vehicle continued onward and entered the center median, where it collided with a cable barrier. The vehicle then overturned.
45-year-old Tanisha Hunt, a passenger in the vehicle at the time, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected when the vehicle overturned. She died at the scene of the accident.
Hunt and a passenger in the front seat, 42-year-old Latrice Jones, both received serious injuries and were transported to the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for treatment. They remain in critical condition.
Every year, 250,000 people are injured in vehicle crashes that happen on our roadways. Some of these people are drivers, passengers, and those who are alongside the road at the time. Every 3 hours, somebody will also die in a serious crash on our roads. We extend our sincerest condolences to you if you have been harmed in a serious accident in Florida.
We want to work for you every step of the way when it comes to your accident claim because we know how important it is to you. Our team will help advise you of your rights and help you understand each of your options. Call us for more information at Rubenstein Law.
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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