Taylor County, FL (May 26, 2020) - A 28-year-old woman was killed in a deadly accident in Taylor County on Memorial Day, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported just after 2:00 a.m. on County Road 361.
According to troopers, an 18-year-old man was driving a sedan when he failed to navigate a curve near Adams Beach. The sedan veered off the roadway and onto the westbound shoulder. After leaving the road, it collided with several trees before coming to rest in the woods. The driver was airlifted to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 19-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries. A 28-year-old female passenger died at the crash scene. The deceased victim has not been identified at this time.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
In 2018, there were 3,224 people killed in Florida car accidents. Unfortunately, our state continues to see a rise in the number of serious and fatal accidents reported each year. Drivers who fail to heed traffic laws and drive carefully can cause a catastrophic accident as a result of their actions. These accidents can and do claim innocent lives on a daily basis.
We wish to extend our condolences to those affected by the fatal crash in Taylor County.
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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