Sumter County, FL (February 10, 2020) - A 21-year-old woman was killed in a crash that took place in Sumter County on Sunday, February 9th. The crash was reported around 4:00 a.m. along Jasper Street near the intersection with East Noble Avenue.
According to reports, Alexes Olivia Matthews was a passenger in a 2013 Chevy Cruze that was traveling westbound when it approached the intersection with Jasper and East Noble. The driver of the Cruze lost control of the vehicle and drove onto the shoulder. The car then re-entered the roadway before spinning out of control again, veering off and striking a tree. The vehicle rolled over after the crash. Matthews was ejected in the rollover. Rescue workers pronounced her dead at the crash scene. The other two passengers were transported to a hospital with unknown injuries.
There is no word on the cause of the crash. No further information is available at this time.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Alexes Olivia Matthews following this fatal crash in Sumter County.
Deadly accidents are reported in Florida about eight times per day and approximately 3,000 people are killed in our state each year. Deadly accidents have many causes, but most are attributable to driver negligence, including speeding or reckless driving.
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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