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LAKE COUNTY, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly head-on collision in Lake County on Friday night, the Daily Commercial reports.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the wreck on County Road 42 at Lazy Lake Road after the incident happened at about 7:06 p.m.
The FHP’s investigation found that the driver of a 2015 Ford Mustang was heading east at a high rate of speed. The driver tried to pass in a no-passing zone while negotiating a curve and entered the westbound lane, where it collided with a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
The Mirage driver, a 46-year-old man, and his passenger, a 56-year-old woman, were both killed. Both were from Paisley. The driver of the Mustang, a 26-year-old man from Tavares, was seriously injured.
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 as the result of another driver’s negligent or careless behavior. We will fight hard on your behalf for fair compensation to cover your medical costs and other expenses you are facing during this difficult time. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.