Walton County, FL (September 1, 2018) - Three people died in a Friday night crash on State Road 283 in Walton County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before midnight when a vehicle traveling north on SR 283 collided with another vehicle traveling in an opposite direction.
Police say that 21 year old Dustin Dupree and 25 year old Brittany Spires were traveling on SR 283 when Dupree failed to yield at an intersection. Dupree's vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by 43 year old Robert Brown. 44 year old Meredith Snow was a passenger in Brown's vehicle. Brown, Snow and Dupree all suffered fatal injurie sin the crash. Spires is listed in critical condition at Bay Medical Center.
This is a very tragic accident and our thoughts are with everyone affected.
In Florida, fatal car accidents occur approximately every three hours. Many fatal accidents involve traffic violations, such as the one in this case. Even the most seemingly minor traffic infraction can have deadly consequences. In such cases, anyone injured as a result of the other driver's negligence has the right to bring a personal injury claim. In cases of fatal accidents, a wrongful death claim may be pursued by surviving family members.
At Rubenstein Law, our attorneys are well versed in Florida accident law. We have the experience and skills needed to help you through the most difficult times. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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