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CITRUS COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man trying to evade law enforcement authorities was killed in a crash in Citrus County early Saturday morning.
According to WKMG, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on the driver of a Jeep Cherokee who was headed west on State Road 44 through Inverness sometime before 1:30 a.m. The FHP said the man drove away at a high rate of speed.
After deputies deployed stop sticks on County Road 491, the driver of the Jeep drove over the sticks, continued on and crossed the median of SR-44 near W Crystal Oaks Drive. The vehicle then hit a light post and a concrete wall before catching fire.
The driver, a 41-year-old man from Mount Dora, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not believed to have been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
If you’ve been hurt in a car crash caused by the negligence or misconduct of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The skilled Citrus County car accident lawyers at Whittle & Melton can advocate for your best interests and fight for the money you deserve. Reach out to schedule a free consultation by calling 866-608-5529 or visiting our website.