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Trenton, FL (April 14, 2019) - A 64-year-old man lost his life in a crash that took place on Sunday, April 14th. The collision occurred just before 4:00 am on State Road 26, just west of County Road 337.
Toby Keith Long, 24, of Trenton, was driving a 2008 Chevy 2500 pickup in the westbound lanes of SR 26 when, for reasons unknown, the truck crossed the center line into the eastbound lanes. While in the eastbound lanes, the pickup collided head-on with a 1995 Lincoln Town Car. The driver of the Town Car has been identified as Roland Lewis Perry, of Chiefland. Perry suffered critical injuries and died at the crash scene. Long's pickup continued off the roadway and rolled over. He was rushed to UF Health with serious injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. There is no word on whether any charges are expected at this time.
Fatal crashes are reported in our state every three hours. Many serious and fatal crashes occur due to wrong-way drivers. A wrong-way driver is normally impaired, distracted, or suffering from a medical condition. When a driver is traveling the wrong-way the collision is usually head-on, which tends to be more catastrophic and damaging than an average crash. Our thoughts go out to the family of Roland Lewis Perry in this tragic Trenton crash.
If you have lost a loved one under these circumstances, it is best to consult with an attorney to understand and protect your legal rights. Under Florida law, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim if you are your loved one's next-of-kin. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys will be there for you during the most difficult times.
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