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Safety Harbor, FL (June 27, 2019) - Rescue crews and police responded to a two-car crash in Safety Harbor on Wednesday, June 26th. The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of Philippe Parkway.
According to police, a 62-year-old man was operating a 2008 Kia Spectra in the southbound lanes of the roadway. The Spectra made a left turn and struck the passenger side of a 2001 Toyota Avalon driven by Brendan Burke, 19, of Clearwater. The Kia then continued to veer off the roadway before colliding with a utility pole. The Kia driver was later pronounced dead from his injuries. He has not been identified, pending notification of his family. Burke suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police are still looking into the accident. At this time, officials say that speed and impairment were not factors in the collision. There is no further information available at this time.
We are sorry to hear of this tragic collision in Safety Harbor and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased man. We also hope that Brendan Burke has a complete and speedy recovery from his injuries. Fatal crashes take place about eight times per day in Florida. Almost all of these crashes will involve some form of negligence or driver error.
Under Florida law, if you or a loved one have been hurt by a negligent driver you could have a claim for compensation. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys bring decades of experience to your case. We will use our skills and knowledge to help obtain a favorable settlement or verdict in your claim. Let us walk with you on your road to recovery.
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