Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
SUMTER COUNTY, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly head-on collision on County Road 472 in Sumter County on Monday night, WFTV reported.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation, the driver of a Nissan Altima was going east on County Road 472 at about 7 p.m. when her vehicle was struck by a Cadillac CTS that entered the eastbound lane while passing traffic near NE 42nd Boulevard. Both vehicles rotated to the south shoulder of the roadway, and the Altima overturned multiple times.
The driver of the Altima, a 55-year-old woman from Oxford, died at the scene. The driver of the Cadillac, a 52-year-old Ocala man, and his passenger, an 81-year-old man from Yorkville, Illinois, were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.
If you or a loved one were the victim of a car accident in which another driver was at fault, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton to find out how we can help. We can effectively evaluate the circumstances of your case and help you determine your options for seeking financial compensation. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case in detail, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.