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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A van and a dump truck were involved in a deadly collision in Sumter County early Tuesday morning, according to WFLA.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that the driver of the dump truck was going east on County Road 476 at about 5:40 a.m. when he went through a stop sign at the intersection with State Road 471. The dump truck collided with a Chevy van that had been heading north on SR-471.
The Chevy driver, a 45-year-old man from Webster, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The driver of the dump truck, a 63-year-old Florida City man, was not injured in the wreck.
There was no immediate word on whether charges would be filed in the case.
When the death of a family member could have been avoided, and after investigation, it is determined that the death was brought about by the negligence of a individual, group of individuals or even a business or company, the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton will make all possible attempts to recover the highest and best amount of monetary damages to compensate for your loved one’s loss. Contact our compassionate Sumter County wrongful death lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation where we can discuss the circumstances of your case. You can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.