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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly crash at an intersection in Sumter County on Friday night, WESH reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the area of County Road 475 and State Road 44 after the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m.
The FHP’s investigation determined that the driver of an unidentified car was heading south on C.R. 474 while approaching a stop sign and did not yield when entering the intersection. The driver of a Nissan Altima going west on S.R. 44 swerved to the left to avoid a collision with that vehicle and entered the eastbound lanes, where the car crashed into an eastbound Chevy pickup truck. The Nissan and the Chevy both caught fire.
The Chevy driver, a 39-year-old man, was killed in the wreck. His passenger, a 16-year-old girl, was seriously injured. The Nissan driver, a 32-year-old man, was also seriously injured.
Troopers are now trying to locate the driver of the unidentified vehicle who caused the crash. Anyone with information on the incident was asked to contact the FHP or Crime Stoppers.
Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Sumter County? If so, the experienced Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills and other expenses you have incurred. 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.