Seminole County, FL (September 7, 2019) - Two people died in a four-vehicle crash that took place in Seminole County on Friday, September 6th. The crash took place on Highway 17.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Shane French was driving southbound on US 17 in a 1999 Honda. For reasons unknown, French veered into the northbound lanes and collided with two northbound cars. French died at the crash scene. Also killed in the crash was a 57-year-old man from Winter Haven, Florida who was driving a 2014 Toyota. There is no word on why French left his lane of travel.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic fatal accident in Seminole County. Serious and fatal car accidents take place daily across our state, with about eight deadly crashes reported every day. Police will continue to look into this accident in an effort to determine what might have caused Shane French to travel into the opposite lanes.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys stand ready to assist in times of tragedy. When you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, we will fight for your rights to receive compensation on behalf of your family member. Our caring and compassionate approach to every case means that you will receive the best possible representation under difficult circumstances.
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