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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said an accident in Alachua County Tuesday night left one person dead and two others injured.
According to details reported by the Gainesville Sun, the crash took place on Interstate 75 northbound at mile marker 405 at 10:07 p.m.
The FHP’s investigation determined that a man was driving on I-75 when his car entered the median, hit a guardrail and went back onto the roadway. It then crashed into a pickup truck.
The driver of the first vehicle, a 48-year-old man from Atlanta, Georgia, was killed in the wreck. The 68-year-old man driving the pickup and his passenger, a 50-year-old woman, both suffered minor injuries. The two are from Indiana.
Authorities shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 for several hours while the crash scene was being cleared and investigated.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident due to another person’s negligence, the law firm of Whittel & Melton is here to protect your legal rights. Our experienced Gainesville Car Accident Attorneys are available to speak with you about your case and help you determine the best course of action for seeking financial compensation. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.