Whittier, FL (September 6, 2020) – Yesterday, September 5, four people were killed in a fatal car accident that took place in Whittier.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the accident took place between a pickup truck pulling a trailer and another vehicle on US-441 near the area of Bavar Road.
The passenger vehicle traveling southbound on US-441 merged into the northbound lanes, where it collided with the vehicle pulling the trailer. This caused the vehicle with the trailer to overturn.
The overturned vehicle was driven by a 47-year-old female who died at the hospital. The other victims who lost their lives as a result of the accident were identified as a 16-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl, and a 52-year-old male.
An 11-year-old boy who was in the vehicle pulling the trailer was taken to the hospital and remains in critical condition at this time.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
Nobody ever expects to receive the phone call saying that a loved one has been killed in an accident, but this is the unfortunate reality for many people every year in the state of Florida. In just one year’s time, approximately 3,000 people are killed in these horrific accidents due to the negligence of others. Many of the fatal collisions that occur in Florida take place due to reasons like distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have lost somebody you love in an accident, it is essential that you understand your options moving forward. Families have the right to bring a claim to receive compensation for their losses.
Fatal accidents are happening more and more every year in the state of Florida. Losing somebody you love in an accident can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. These might be some of the most overwhelming times you have ever experienced as you grieve your losses and attempt to work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. As the bills pile up against you, you should be able to hold a party liable for the pain that they have caused. It is important that you speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Vaughan Law Group, our accident attorneys are here to help when it comes to your personal injury claim. We understand that a fatal accident can be overwhelming on both emotional and financial levels. If you have lost somebody close to you in an accident that was caused by another party, you may find that you are eligible for many different financial aspects. Some of these include medical expenses that you have incurred, funeral costs, burial costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for more information on your options moving forward.
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