St. Lucie County, FL (June 18, 2021) - A 76-year-old woman from Fort Pierce died in a car accident in St. Lucie County on Thursday morning, June 17th. The collision happened around 11:30 a.m. on Old Dixie Highway.
According to officials, the woman was driving a sedan southbound on Old Dixie Highway when she was hit from behind by a car driven by an 18-year-old man from Fort Pierce. The woman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not been released. There is no word on whether the 18-year-old man suffered injuries in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation at this time. No further information is available.
There is nothing more devastating than the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one in a Florida car accident. Unfortunately, deadly crashes take place on our roadways each day with fatal accidents being reported approximately every three hours. Most fatal car accidents in Florida car caused by the actions of at least one negligent driver. Police will continue to investigate this accident to determine the underlying cause.
We would like to extend our condolences to those affected by this tragic car accident in St. Lucie County.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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