Riverview, FL (October 18, 2019) - A man was killed and another person was hurt in a head-on crash along US 301 in Riverview. The crash took place on Thursday, October 17 in the northbound lanes of the roadway.
Police report that 45-year-old Anthony Shaw was driving a 2001 Acura 3.2 TL southbound in the northbound lanes of US 301. Shaw's vehicle then crashed head-on into a 2017 Chevrolet pickup truck. Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene following the crash. Rescue workers pronounced Shaw dead at the crash site. The driver of the other car, 62-year-old Deborah Fordom, was taken to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries.
There is no word at this time on what caused Shaw to cross the centerline. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Serious and fatal car accidents take place every day in Florida, usually many times per day. Head-on collisions can be caused by several different factors, including impairment, distraction, and drowsiness. While the cause has not been established at this time, officers will continue to investigate.
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries due to another driver's negligence, you could have important legal rights that need to be protected. Our Florida car accident lawyers at Rubenstein Law will stand up for you as you are going through this difficult time. For your free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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