Walton County, FL (July 26, 2018) – A three-vehicle accident took place on State Highway 8 in Walton County that led to two fatalities. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to investigate the scene.
Zachary Whiddon of Freeport was traveling west at the time of the incident around 5 a.m. yesterday morning when he lost control of his vehicle, a 1999 Ford Ranger. The 23-year-old drove across the median and his vehicle flipped in the opposite lane.
The truck was rolling, which sent the toolbox in his bed flying through the windshield of a 2015 Jetta. The man’s name has not been released who was inside the Jetta at the time.
The driver of a third vehicle was identified as 20-year-old Caleb Lee, who tried to avoid the crash but flew off the side of the highway into a tree. Lee sustained extremely serious injuries.
At this time, the injured and fatalities have not been confirmed, but two people lost their lives. FHP is still investigating the incident at this time.
In 2017 alone, there were over 400,000 car accidents that ended in injuries, fatalities, and more. In fact, somebody will lose their life on Florida roads every 3 hours. If you have lost somebody close to you in a preventable accident, our condolences are with you during this difficult time.
The moments following an accident ending in fatalities can be a scary and overwhelming time for everybody involved. We understand that these accidents can have tragic and immediate consequences. Call us today for more information on your case at Rubenstein Law.
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