Venice, FL (January 23, 2020) - Two cars were involved in a fatal crash in Venice on Tuesday, January 21st. The crash took, place at the intersection of the US 41 bypass and Via Veneto.
According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, 81-year-old Ronald Armstrong was traveling southbound on the bypass when he entered the left turn lane to travel onto Via Veneto. At the same time, 28-year-old Corey Arias was traveling northbound on 41 approaching Via Veneto from the opposite direction. As Armstrong began to turn left, his car collided with Arias' car. Armstrong's passenger, 78-year-old June Armstrong, was taken to Venice Hospital after the crash. She later succumbed to her injuries. Ronald Armstrong was also taken to Venice Hospital for treatment of serious injuries while Arias was taken for non-life-threatening injuries.
Troopers are still looking into the crash and no further details have been released.
A Florida car accident can be a truly devastating event. This is especially true when a fatality results from the crash. Unfortunately, approximately 3,000 people lose their lives every year in fatal accidents on our roadways. The loss of a loved one is difficult under any circumstances but can be even more challenging when it happens so suddenly and unexpectedly.
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of June Armstrong at this time and we hope that the injured victims make complete and speedy recoveries.
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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