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LAKE COUNTY, FL – A wrong-way driver was involved in a fatal collision on State Road 19 in Lake County Saturday night, reports WKMG.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 17-year-old boy was driving a 2020 Audi A3 southbound near Arrowtree Boulevard at about 11:40 p.m. The teen veered into the northbound lane and entered the path of a 2013 Ford Mustang, and the Audi crashed into the Ford. The impact caused the Ford to go off the road and hit a ditch.
The Ford driver, a 30-year-old man from Dunnellon, died at the scene. He was not believed to have been wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
The Audi driver and his passenger, a 17-year-old girl, sustained minor injuries and were taken to South Lake Hospital. The two are Groveland residents.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a car accident due to the negligence of another person? If so, the Lake County Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can assist you with your case. We can help you pursue compensation for the expenses you have incurred from the crash. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will not get paid a penny unless a recovery is made on your case. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.