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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – A collision in Alachua County early Monday left one of the drivers dead and the other injured, the Gainesville Sun reported.
A sedan and a tractor-trailer were involved in the wreck at an intersection in Hawthorne at about 5 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found the driver of a sedan was going south on County Road 1469 and approached a stop sign at County Road 219A.
The driver of the sedan proceeded from the stop sign and then collided with a northbound semi tractor-trailer that was also approaching the intersection and could not stop in time. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man from Earleton, died at the scene.
The truck driver, a 38-year-old Clearwater man, suffered minor injuries. The FHP is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.
If you’ve been in a car or truck accident in Alachua County, you can count on our legal team at Whittel & Melton to help you navigate the legal and insurance hurdles to get the compensation you deserve. Our Alachua County truck accident attorneys understand what you’re going through and will answer all of your questions while guiding you through your options and your chosen legal path. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.