West Palm Beach, FL (July 2, 2020) – On Monday evening, a child was killed in a fatal head-on crash on FL-7 in West Palm Beach.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place when a woman was driving on FL-7 when she suddenly veered into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck an SUV head-on.
The woman and her 9-year-old passenger were both hospitalized as a result of the accident. The woman suffered minor injuries but the child was tragically pronounced deceased.
The man driving the second vehicle was also hospitalized with serious injuries.
Police continue their investigation into the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
According to recent estimates, only approximately 2% of accidents are head-on collisions. However, these accidents account for approximately 10% of driving fatalities. These accidents happen most commonly each year in Florida due to distracted driving, excessive speed, and other reckless actions. If you have lost a loved one in an unexpected accident, it is imperative that you speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney immediately.
Our Florida car accident attorneys at Vaughan Law Group understand how difficult the aftermath of a fatal accident can be for surviving family members. We will help you and your loved ones bring a claim for aspects like funeral costs, pain and suffering, and other aspects after you have suffered sudden losses due to an accident. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for more information on what options are available for you at this time.
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