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Putnam County, FL - One Killed in Crash Between Pickup, Semitrailer
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Putnam County, FL (March 20, 2019) - A crash involving a semi-trailer and pick up truck left one person dead on Tuesday, March 19th. The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. on County Road 216, near US Highway 17.
Police say that the trailer was parked on CR-16 when a Chevy pickup truck traveling westbound moved into the right lane and collided with the rear of the trailer. A passenger in the truck, 39-year-old Dantonia Williams, died at the crash scene. The driver of the truck, a 50-year-old man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The semi-trailer driver was not injured.
Charges are pending in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
This tragic accident is a reminder that a car crash can change many lives at a moment's notice. A person was killed and another seriously hurt, and their families must now deal with the pain and sadness that comes from a horrific car crash. We offer our condolences to all those affected by this crash.
When you have experienced a devastating car accident, there are certain legal rights that you may have. If you have lost a family member as a result of negligence on the roadways, a legal claim may be available. Under Florida law, you have the right to recover certain compensation, including payment of medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
You do not have to go through this alone. At Rubenstein Law, we are here to help. For a free consultation with one of our Florida car accident attorneys, give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments.
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