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St. Johns County, FL (February 5, 2019) - A 57-year-old man is dead following a crash that took place on US 1 in St Johns County. The accident took place on Monday, February 4th, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to troopers, a Lincoln SUV was traveling northbound around 6:40 pm when it collided with a Ford Ranger. The Ranger was attempting to make a left turn onto Stokes Landing Road when the collision occurred. The driver of the pickup, identified as Desmond Oesterreicher, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, Grace King, was taken by ambulance to Baptist South Hospital. King was seriously injured in the collision.
The northbound lanes of the highway were closed for an extended period of time while police investigated and cleared the roadway.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Desmond Osterreicher in this fatal St. Johns County car accident. Fatal crashes take place every day, approximately every three hours, in our state. A fatal crash happens suddenly and without warning. In the wake of a fatal accident, family members are left behind to deal with the tragedy of losing a loved one.
If you have lost a friend or relative in a Florida car accident, you may be entitled to compensation on behalf of your loved one. Under Florida wrongful death law, the deceased's next-of-kin can recover compensation for funeral and medical bills along with damages for lost wages and loss of companionship. At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys have decades of experience with wrongful death cases and can assist you during the most trying times.
For a free consultation regarding your situation, please contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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