Wesley Chapel, FL (June 18, 2021) - A 27-year-old Wesley Chapel woman was killed after being ejected from a pickup truck in a Friday crash. The incident occurred on I-75 near State Road 60 at approximately 2:50 p.m.
According to reports, a 41-year-old man from Plant City swerved to avoid striking a stopped semi-trailer. The man's truck went onto the shoulder and he lost control causing the car to strike the semi-trailer and flip over before coming to rest. The woman was a front-seat passenger in the truck. She was thrown from the vehicle and was killed as a result of the crash. Her identity has not been revealed at this time. The driver was not hurt in the accident nor was the driver of the semi-trailer.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed.
A car accident in Florida can result in devastating and catastrophic injuries in a matter of seconds. When you or a loved one have been affected by a crash, you may feel anxious and scared and wonder where to turn next. Unfortunately, more than 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents in 2019 with a large number of these victims losing their lives at the hands of negligent drivers.
We would like to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this fatal crash in Wesley Chapel.
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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