Daytona, FL (April 5, 2020) – Police confirmed that a woman and child were killed in a fatal collision that took place at an unidentified area of Daytona.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that a man was attempting to flee police when the accident occurred. Police tried to stop 33-year-old Nelson Reed on Wednesday night, when a pursuit suddenly broke out. Reed continued east but struck a vehicle.
The vehicle was being driven by 37-year-old Kanadei Benjamin. Her child, identified as Zoe Chi, was also in the vehicle. Due to the severity of the accident, both Benjamin and the child died at the scene.
Reed and his passenger both suffered minor injuries and were hospitalized. He is currently facing charges at this time.
The investigation into the accident is currently ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victims at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
In one year’s time, thousands of people lose their lives in Florida car accidents. In just one year’s time in fact, approximately 3,004 lives are taken in these horrific and life-altering accidents. Fatal accidents take place in the blink of an eye and turn family’s lives upside-down. Because of this, families are urged to speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney in their time of need.
Our accident attorneys at Vaughan Law Group have aggressively fought to protect the rights of victims who have suffered devastating losses in an accident. We understand how difficult these times can be and are here to help you compensate for funeral costs, pain and suffering, and a variety of other aspects. Please contact our law firm at (407) 648-1426 for more information on your options moving forward.
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