Newberry, FL – Fatal Accident at 282nd St and 30th Ave Intersection
Newberry, FL (July 24, 2020) – Before midnight last night, July 23, a fatal accident took place at an intersection in Newberry.
According to authorities, the collision occurred at the intersection of 282nd Street and 30th Avenue when two vehicles forcefully collided with one another for reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles involved were badly damaged as a result of the collision. Police believe that one of the vehicles pulled out of the intersection without stopping to look.
Numerous responders were present at the scene of the accident including local law enforcement officials, fire crews, and paramedics. One person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. It is not known if any of the parties were injured as a result.
Due to the severity of the accident, all lanes of traffic were blocked at the intersection for a period of time. Police were able to quickly reopen the roadway.
No further details have been released but the investigation is currently ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
Hundreds of victims lose their lives in fatal car accidents in Florida every month. Florida actually sees more fatal accidents than many other states in the U.S. This is due to the fact that they have a large population on top of the fact that many tourists come to visit a variety of popular areas. In just one year’s time, over 3,000 people are killed in fatal car accidents in the state of Florida. These accidents occur due to a variety of different reasons including distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and many other related aspects. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a fatal collision, it is important that you understand your options moving forward.
Losing somebody you love in a fatal collision is never an easy thing to face on your own. It is important that you seek the experienced help of a wrongful death attorney in Florida who understands the ins and outs of wrongful death cases. You may find that you are eligible for a variety of aspects like medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. It is important that you immediately seek the help of a personal injury attorney who has handled claims like these in the past.
At Sheftall & Associates, our accident attorneys in Florida understand how devastating the aftermath of an accident can be. We understand that these losses are incredibly traumatic and can have an impact on every aspect of your life. As you are grieving your emotional and financial losses, you might wonder how you can gain compensation for a variety of aspects so that you do not have to deal with the stressful aftermath on your own. If you have lost somebody close to you, please do not hesitate to contact a Florida accident attorney at (904) 569-6025 for more information on how we can help you.
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