St. Petersburg, FL (February 9, 2020) - Two teenagers were killed and another was seriously hurt in a multi-car crash that took place on I-275 in St. Petersburg. The crash was reported on Saturday, February 8th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene near milepost 24. According to troopers, a Toyota Camry attempted to make a lane change onto the 22nd Avenue North ramp. The Camry crashed into a Chevrolet Silverado as it tried to change lanes. The force of the collision caused the Camry to veer across the highway and crash into trees. Two passengers in the Camry, 16-year-old Jiana Minaya and 17-year-old Keeoshia Edwards were killed in the crash. The driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the collision. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed.
A fatal car accident is one of the most tragic and difficult things that any family can ever experience. When loved ones are taken too soon, it leaves a void that cannot be filled. This is especially true when the victims of a crash are young and have an entire life ahead of them.
We wish to extend our thoughts and condolences to the family of those affected by this tragic crash on I-275.
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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