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LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision between a dump truck and a pickup truck in Lake County last week.
Inside Lake reports the incident took place June 14 on State Road 44 in the DeLand area. According to state troopers, a man was driving a 2018 Kenworth dump truck east at about 7:15 a.m. when he swerved to the left to avoid traffic that was stopped near Misty Lane.
The dump truck collided with a westbound 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 head-on. The driver of the Ram, a 35-year-old man from DeLand, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dump truck driver, a 23-year-old Deltona man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to AdventHealth Waterman for treatment.
State Road 44 was closed for several hours while the crash scene was being cleared and investigated.
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.