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LAKE COUNTY, FL – A wrong-way driver was involved in a fatal collision in Lake County on Wednesday night, according to a WKMG report.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a 2017 Dodge Charger was going south in the northbound lane of U.S. 27 in the vicinity of Adkins Lane near Groveland at about 9:50 p.m.
The Dodge crashed into a northbound 2017 Toyota Corolla, then struck another northbound vehicle, a 2016 Jeep Renegade.
The Dodge driver, a 30-year-old woman from Altamonte Springs, died at the scene. The Jeep driver, a 27-year-old Leesburg woman, was seriously injured and transported to taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center. The Toyota driver, a 45-year-old woman from Leesburg, was taken to Orlando Health South Lake Hospital with minor injuries.
An investigation is continuing into the cause of the crash.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a car accident caused by another driver? If so, the Lake County Car Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can assist you with seeking compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will not get paid a penny unless a recovery is made on your case. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.