Ocala, FL (June 27, 2020) – On Friday, June 26, three people were killed in a head-on collision on FL-200 in Ocala.
The accident happened around 620 a.m. when a pickup truck towing a trailer was headed east on FL-200 when it suddenly crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a sedan. The pickup truck then struck a second sedan. Both of the vehicles that were struck veered to the right and went off the side of the road.
The driver of the pickup truck was identified as a 60-year-old Crystal River man, who suffered critical injuries.
The driver of the first sedan was identified as a 39-year-old woman. She and her 16-year-old female passenger both tragically passed away at the scene of the accident. There was also a 10-year-old girl in the vehicle that suffered serious injuries.
The driver of the second sedan was identified as a 73-year-old Ocala woman, who also tragically passed away at the scene.
The investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
Every year, thousands of lives are lost in Florida car accidents due to the negligence of other parties. Out of these fatal collisions, head-on crashes are some of the most severe, leading to horrific injuries and fatalities in many cases. Approximately 2% of all crashes are head-on collisions but they also lead to some of the most catastrophic results. If you have suffered losses due to one of these accidents, it is important that you speak with a skilled Florida wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Vaughan Law Group, our accident attorneys are passionate about defending the rights of victims and their families. We believe that a responsible party should be liable for the damages that you and your family have suffered so that you can grieve in the stressful aftermath of an accident. Please contact an accident attorney in Florida who you can trust to handle your claim at (407) 648-1426.
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