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St. Petersburg, FL (July 20, 2019) - A 59-year-old woman died in a crash that took place in St. Petersburg on Thursday, July 18th. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
Cynthia Cavanaugh was a passenger in a 2012 Nissan Maxima being driven by her husband, 44-year-old Joseph Cavanaugh. Joseph Cavanaugh attempted to make a turn onto 110th Avenue when he collided with an Infiniti G35, which was driven by 31-year-old Melissa Malone. The force of the impact caused Cavanaugh's vehicle to travel into a drainage ditch before overturning. Cynthia Cavanaugh died from injuries suffered in the collision. Both Malone and Joseph Cavanaugh sustained serious injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Our sympathies go out to those who were affected by this fatal crash in St. Petersburg.
Fatal car accidents happen, on average, eight times per day in Florida. Losing a loved on to a traffic crash is a heartbreaking and devastating experience for family members. These times can be chaotic and your legal rights may be the last thing on your mind as you are faced with processing and attempting to move forward after a terrible tragedy.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys provide a calm and compassionate approach to your situation. We can advise you on your rights and help you get through these difficult times. If your loved one was killed by a negligent driver, we will seek the compensation to which you are entitled. For a free consultation, give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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