Zephyrhills, FL (March 30, 2021) - A 79-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash that took place in Zephyrhills on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Elland Boulevard near the intersection with Fountain Road.
According to a report, a 65-year-old woman from Wesley Chapel was driving an SUV eastbound on Elland. At the same time, a 79-year-old man from Jamestown, Va. was traveling westbound on Elland. For unknown reasons, the 65-year-old Wesley Chapel woman crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the 79-year-old's car. The man died in the accident while the woman sustained serious injuries. Neither driver has been identified at this time.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident and there is no word on potential charges.
Car accidents in Florida can be devastating events, especially when they result in the sudden death of a friend or family member. According to statistics, more than 3,000 people were killed in Florida car accidents in 2019, many of them being innocent victims of someone else's negligence. Head-on collisions are some of the most deadly accidents that we see and typically occur when a driver is distracted or otherwise negligent, causing them to lose control of their car and leave their lane of travel. Police will continue to investigate this crash in order to determine the cause.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the family of the man killed in this tragic car accident in Zephyrhills.
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