Putnam County, FL (November 1, 2019) - At least one person died in a crash that took place in Putnam County on Friday, November 1st. The accident was reported around 6:15 a.m. at the intersection of West River Road and Palmetto Bluff Road near Palatka.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the crash scene. Troopers report that two people were inside the vehicle when it crashed into a ditch. One of the occupants died, but it is not known whether the deceased victim was the driver or a passenger. There is no word on what caused the accident to occur. The crash caused the roadway to be blocked as of 7:00 a.m. The victims of the crash have not been identified at this time.
There is no further information available.
A reportable crash occurs in our state approximately every 92 seconds. A car accident can affect every aspect of your life. When you are injured in an accident, you may be out of work for a substantial period of time, have high medical bills, and struggle with the pain caused by the injuries sustained in the crash.
If you are an innocent victim of someone else's negligence, you may have a right to compensation. In Florida, car accident victims can recover money for their medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and potentially more, depending on the nature of the accident.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida car accident, do not wait to seek help. The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are standing by 24 hours a day to assist you. For a free consultation, call us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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