Suwannee County, FL (September 27, 2018) – A motor vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 10 sadly resulted in the death of one person, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal accident was reported to have taken place in the eastbound lanes of the interstate. The accident transpired on the interstate just shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 27.
Reports stated that at least one person was killed in the accident that occurred near mile marker 291 in the vicinity of Live Oak. The number of vehicles involved in the crash has not been confirmed at this time. Likewise, there has been no word as to the identity of the victim which may be being withheld in order to give authorities time to notify next of kin.
All eastbound lanes in the area had to be shut down following the incident, however, those lanes were reopened a short time later. Details are still being uncovered at this time as no further details have been provided. Authorities are actively conducting a full investigation into the events that led to this crash.
On average, one person dies in a Florida car accident every three hours. While dealing with the traumatic loss that follows these severe accidents, most family members of victims find themselves entirely overwhelmed.
We recognize the excruciating devastation that occurs after the sudden loss of a loved one, and we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ family during this tragic time. At Rubenstein Law, our experienced Florida accident attorneys are here for you. If you have lost a loved one in a Florida car accident, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-FL-LEGAL today.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available and secondary sources. As such, the information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make the necessary adjustments.