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GAINESVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said two trucks were involved in a fatal collision on Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened on I-75 in Gainesville, according to a report by WOFL.
The FHP said a blue tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a tan tractor-trailer that was traveling slowly on the interstate at about 2:30 a.m. The driver of the first truck, a 55-year-old man, was killed in the wreck. His passenger, a 10-year-old girl, sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The other driver was not injured.
A hazmat team was called to the scene to clean up a large diesel spill caused by the collision. Multiple lanes of the roadway were shut down for the crash response and investigation.
If you’ve been in a car or truck accident in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville truck accident lawyers 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 at 866-608-5529 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.