Volusia County, FL (February 19, 2020) - A 39-year-old Port Orange man is dead and another man is seriously hurt following a head-on crash along Tomoka Farms Road. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene shortly after the incident took place. According to troopers, Marcus Breihan was driving a 2016 Toyota four-door vehicle southbound in the northbound lanes of the roadway. Breihan nearly collided with a Subaru driven by a 72-year-old woman from Deltona. The woman successfully swerved to miss his oncoming vehicle. However, the vehicle then collided head-on with a 2005 Toyota pickup truck driven by a 66-year-old man from Ormond Beach.
Breihan was killed in the crash while the man from Ormond Beach sustained serious injuries and was transported to Halifax Medical Center for treatment. The cause of the crash is under investigation and has not been released at this time.
There are approximately 400,000 reported crashes that take place every year in Florida. Of this number, about 250,000 of these crashes will result in injuries to one or more individuals involved. A Florida car accident can take place suddenly and cause a lifetime of heartache and pain. Negligent drivers continue to wreak havoc on our roadways at an alarming rate and motorists must ensure that they take all appropriate safety precautions when operating a motor vehicle.
Our thoughts and condolences are will all affected by this tragic crash in Volusia 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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