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San Carlos Park, FL (February 23, 2019) - One person is dead and seven more were hurt in a crash that took place on Friday, February 22nd. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to South Tamiami Trail at US-41 in response to the crash around 7:15 pm.
According to troopers, a Buick attempted to make a left turn onto Hickory Drive. The Buick, however, turned, in front of another vehicle and the two collided with one another. 89-year-old Wanda Lunsford was a passenger in the second vehicle. Lunsford suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The Buick continued on after the crash and collided with a stop sign. Seven other crash victims sustained injuries and were also taken to the hospital, but none of their injuries were life-threatening. Authorities shut down US-41 while the investigation remained ongoing and drivers were told to find an alternate route. There is no further information available at this time.
Fatal crashes take place about eight times per day across our state. We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in San Carlos Park that claimed one life and caused injuries to seven others, and our sincere sympathies are extended to all those involved. The effects of a fatal car crash cannot be understated and the amount of pain caused to the family members who are forced to deal with the loss of a loved one is immense.
If you have lost a loved one to a traffic accident that was not their fault, you could have legal rights. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We can advise you of your options and help you decide whether you should pursue a claim on behalf of your loved one. We will fight hard to obtain the compensation you deserve following a serious crash.
For your free consultation, please call us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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