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St. Augustine, FL (November 5, 2019) – Last night around 10 p.m., authorities were called to the scene of a fatal accident that closed all lanes of traffic on County Road 13.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident, where they found that two or more vehicles collided with one another in the area of Palmo Fish Camp Road. The accident caused severe damages to the vehicles involved.
One person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.
No further details have been released but police continue their investigation of the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
In one recent year, over 2,947 fatal accidents occurred on Florida roads. These accidents commonly occur due to reckless acts like distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, driver fatigue, and more. The aftermath of a fatal accident can be a challenging thing for a surviving family to face on their own due to the finances that pile up while loved ones are coming to terms with their losses on an emotional level. Because of this, you should always have the skilled assistance of a wrongful death attorney on your side every step of the way.
At Sheftall & Associates, our accident attorneys have decades of experience navigating the legal system and assisting victims of horrific, life-altering accidents. We provide personalized representation to families through this difficult process and a legal system that might not make sense to them. We will help you receive full compensation for your losses. If someone you love has lost their life in an accident, please contact our wrongful death attorneys for legal representation you deserve at 904-647-2296.
Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.
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St. Augustine, FL (November 5, 2019) – Last night around 10 p.m., authorities were called to the scene of a fatal accident that closed all lanes of traffic on County Road 13. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident, where they found that two or more vehicles collided with one another in the area of Palmo Fish Camp Road. The accident caused severe damages to the vehicles involved. One person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. No further [...]
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