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LAKE COUNTY, FL – A driver died after his car collided with a pickup truck in Lake County last week, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Leesburg-News reports the accident took place Sept. 28 on County Road 48 near Ranch Road shortly before 12:30 p.m. The FHP said a man was driving a Toyota CH-R when the vehicle began to hydroplane. The driver lost control and the vehicle entered the path of a 2020 Ford F-150 pickup truck, leading to the collision.
The driver of the Toyota, a 38-year-old Howey-in-the-Hills man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford, a 35-year-old Howey-in-the-Hills man, was taken to South Lake Hospital with undisclosed injuries.
The accident shut down County Road 48 while authorities were investigating.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash, your accident and subsequent injuries may qualify you, pursuant to Florida law, to be awarded money damages. At Whittel & Melton, our experienced Lake County Car Accident Attorneys will work with you throughout the legal process and will fight hard on your behalf for the financial compensation you are entitled to. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your case in detail.