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LAKE COUNTY, FL – A head-on collision between two cars in Lake County Friday, March 28, left a driver and a passenger dead, reports The Daily Commercial.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation determined that the vehicles were going in opposite directions on County Road 42 when the accident happened shortly after 7:00 p.m.
The driver of an eastbound 2015 Ford Mustang was speeding while approaching Lazy Lake Road, state troopers said. As the driver tried to pass in a no-passing zone while negotiating a curve, the Mustang entered the westbound lane and collided with a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
The Mirage driver, a 46-year-old man, and his passenger, a 56-year-old woman, were killed in the wreck. Both were from Paisley.
The Mustang driver, a 26-year-old man from Tavares, was seriously injured. The FHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
If you have suffered injuries in a Florida car accident, having the dedicated team at Whittel & Melton on your side can provide you with the sound legal advice you need from the start of your case through its finish. Our Lake County Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have decades of experience handling auto accident claims 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.