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Wauchula, FL (June 18, 2019) - Two people have died following a crash in Hardee County on Tuesday, June 18th. The collision took place on US-17 near Maxwell Drive.
Police responded to the crash scene early this morning in the northbound lanes of the highway. The names of the two deceased victims have been not been released at this time. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating the collision but have not said what caused the crash to take place. There is also no word on the number of vehicles involved.
One northbound lane of US-17 was closed down while officers worked at the scene. No further details are currently available.
Our condolences go out to the families affected by this fatal crash in Wauchula. Serious and fatal car accidents take place daily on Florida's roadways. A fatal accident will be reported about once every three hours. We will have to await additional details on this crash and the outcome of the police investigation.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys will be there for you when you or your family have suffered a loss in a traffic accident. We know that you are struggling financially and emotionally during this time. Our team will stand up for your legal rights to obtain compensation from the responsible parties. For your free consultation and case evaluation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by 24/7, waiting to hear from you.
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