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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol investigated a fatal car crash that occurred in Sumter County early Wednesday morning, reports WKMG.
The FHP learned that the driver of a Kia Forte was going west on State Road 44 in Wildwood shortly before 5 a.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve near County Road 475.
The car then went off the roadway, and struck a utility pole and a barbed wire fence. The motorist, a 30-year-old man from Inverness, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to state troopers.
The wreck shut down State Road 44 for about three hours while the FHP and emergency crews were responding.
Have you been injured or lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident in Sumter County? If so, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton who can protect your legal rights. Our knowledgeable team works with experts who can properly investigate your auto accident to make sure you are fully and fairly compensated for your injuries. 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.