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St. Petersburg, FL (January 30, 2019) - A 40-year-old woman died and another person sustained serious injuries in a chain-reaction style crash that took place in St. Petersburg on Monday, January 28th.
Officers say that 47-year-old David Yancey was driving a 2009 Victoria Express taxi southbound on 49th Street. Heather Scozarro, 40, was a passenger in the taxi. The taxi rear-ended a 2018 Chevy Tahoe driven by 78-year-old John McVey at an intersection. McVey was stopped for a red light at the time of impact. McVey's vehicle was propelled forward, ultimately causing a crash with four other cars.
Scozzaro was taken to Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg where she succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Yancey was also taken to Bayfront Health and he was listed in serious condition. Three others, including McVey, suffered minor injuries.
Police are still investigating the accident but believe that alcohol may have played a role. Charges are currently pending.
We would like to extend our thoughts to those who sustained injuries and the family of Heather Scozarro in the tragic St. Petersburg crash. A reportable accident takes place about every 92 seconds across our state. When you have been hurt in a car accident, your life can change in an instant. You may be facing a long recovery from serious injuries and high medical costs which can create a major financial burden for you and your family.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys are here to assist you when you are facing a difficult road ahead. We will help protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation that you need to get our life back on track. We offer free consultations to all potential clients. To speak with us, please call 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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