SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A multi-vehicle accident in Sumter County last week left one person dead and two others injured, reports WKMG.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene Jan. 23 on State Road 44 in the area of Industrial Drive. The FHP’s crash report stated that the driver of a truck did not slow down or stop for traffic ahead of him and rear-ended a Honda Civic at about 12:45 p.m. The truck also collided with a Ford F-150 ahead of the Civic as well as a Toyota Rav4 in an adjacent lane.
The Honda driver, a 50-year-old man from Wildwood, suffered fatal injuries. The truck driver, a 40-year-old man from New Jersey, and the Ford driver were hospitalized with minor injuries.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident on the roads of Sumter County, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton to find out how we can help during this difficult time. We can effectively evaluate the circumstances of your case and help you determine your options for seeking financial compensation for your injuries. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case in detail, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.