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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A car wreck in Sumter County claimed the life of an elderly driver on Monday morning, reports WKMG.
The incident took place on Buena Vista Boulevard in the area of Bonita Boulevard. An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol indicated that a 95-year-old man was driving north in a Buick sedan at about 9:17 a.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. He drove off the road, where his car then collided with a fence and a tree.
The driver, a resident of The Villages, was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the FHP.
At Whittel & Melton, our experienced Lake County Car Accident Attorneys are here to help if you or a loved one have been injured in a car crash through no fault of your own. We will work with you throughout the legal process and will fight hard on your behalf for the financial compensation you are entitled to. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.