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Winter Haven, FL - Two Killed, Six Hurt in Thornhill Road Car Crash

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Winter Haven, FL (July 5, 2021) - Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a fatal accident on Sunday night. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thornhill Road at the intersection with Byni Ridge in Winter Haven.

According to an initial report, a 2016 Kia Optima was traveling northbound on Thornhill and a 2004 Toyota Tundra was traveling south on the same road. Deputies report that the Kia crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with the Toyota. The 29-year-old female driver of the Kia died at the scene. Her passenger, a 36-year-old man from Auburndale, was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver's 4-year-old son was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition. The driver of the pickup truck and his four passengers were also hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

There is no word on the cause of the crash at this time. Deputies are currently investigating. No further information is available.

Serious car accidents take place every day in Florida. According to statistics, a car accident is reported in our state about once every 90 seconds. Head-on collisions are among the most serious types of car accidents that happen on a daily basis and can result in catastrophic injuries and even death. The cause of this crash will continue to be investigated.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to everyone affected by this tragic car accident in Winter Haven. 

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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