Pompano Beach, FL (August 4, 2021) - Police in Pompano Beach responded to the scene of a fatal crash on Saturday, July 31st. The accident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Southwest 26th Avenue near the intersection with North Palm Aire Drive.
The Broward Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision occurred. According to police, a 2008 Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on 26th Avenue near the intersection with Palm Aire. At the same time, a 2014 Buick Verano was traveling southbound on 26th. The Verano attempted to make a left turn onto Palm Aire when it was struck by the Compass. The Compass driver, 25-year-old Nelson Ervin, was ejected from the vehicle. Both Ervin and his passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and were rushed to a local hospital for treatment. The Verano driver, who has not been identified, died at the scene.
An investigation is underway at this time. There is no further information available.
Being involved in a Florida car accident is a very stressful and scary event. When you have lost a loved one to a crash on our state's roadways, you are likely feeling overwhelmed and devastated. This is also true if your loved one is killed through no fault of their own. In 2019, more than 3,000 people died in car accidents in Florida and many more were seriously injured.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family following this car accident in Pompano Beach.
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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