Webster, FL (September 28, 2020) – Around 11 p.m. on Saturday night, September 26, a fatal truck accident occurred in Webster.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the collision occurred at the intersection of FL-471 and FL-50. The crash occurred when a 27-year-old man from Tampa was driving his SUV headed north when he tried to pass a slower vehicle in front of him. For reasons that are not yet known, the SUV collided with a semi-truck head-on.
Due to the force of the collision, the SUV shot onto the eastbound shoulder where it overturned onto its driver’s side.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, though his identity is not yet known.
The driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and was treated for minor injuries.
The intersection was closed in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but 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.
Truck Accidents in Florida
Florida is known for being one of the most popular states for truck accidents out of many other states in the U.S. In fact, Florida is number three on a list of states with the most fatalities stemming from truck accidents. Why are truck collisions so catastrophic? This is mostly due to the fact that these accidents involve some of the largest vehicles on our roads. When a truck driver is not focused on the roads before them or nods off at the wheel due to lack of sleep, an accident can occur in the blink of an eye. It is important that families have legal options after they have suffered these losses.
Because Florida is full of many vast interstates, truck accidents occur in the blink of an eye as these large vehicles dominate our roads. Truck collisions lead to many different severe injuries including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, and more. Unfortunately, fatal results are all too common as well. Family members deserve a chance to grieve their losses as they work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. Florida truck accidents are some of the worst accidents on our roads and you have many options under the law. It is essential that you have a skilled wrongful death attorney in Florida along the way.
For years, our accident attorneys at Vaughan Law Group are here to assist you in your time of need after you and your family have lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident. It can be challenging to face the aftermath of a tragic and fatal accident on your own. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for losses like medical expenses, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. If you have lost a loved one and wonder where you can turn, it is essential that you have a legal advocate by your side. Please do not hesitate to contact a Florida accident attorney at (407) 648-1426 to find out how we can assist you.
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