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MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a fatal collision early Saturday morning.

According to a report in the Ocala StarBanner, the man killed in the crash was on his way to his brother’s funeral at the time and had his brother’s ashes in the car with him.

The FHP said the victim, a 64-year-old Fort McCoy man, was driving a Hyundai Elantra north on Northeast 160th Avenue Road when the incident occurred near 180th Street in Hog Valley.

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PASCO COUNTY, FL – A woman was killed in an accident at an intersection in Pasco County Thursday morning, WFTS reports.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a Ford F-150 was headed west on Ridge Road and made a left turn at the intersection with Lemon Road shortly before 1 a.m.

A passenger in the Ford, a 38-year-old woman, fell out of the vehicle and was struck by a Kia K5.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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CITRUS COUNTY, FL – A fiery car accident in Citrus County on Tuesday night left a driver dead, according to WFTS.

State troopers responded to the wreck in the area of Torenia Verbenas Court and Poppy Street in Homosassa.

The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that the driver of a Chevy Impala was headed west on Poppy Street at about 8:41 p.m. when she veered off the road for unknown reasons.

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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A car accident in Hernando County on Saturday night claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl, state troopers said.

A report by WTVT states that a woman was driving a Kia Optima south on State Road 589 near U.S. 98 when the crash occurred at about 10 p.m.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver lost control of the car and drove off the road, where the vehicle collided with a concrete culvert.  The Kia went airborne, flipped, and ended up on the shoulder of the highway.

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SUMMERFIELD, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a pedestrian fatality in Marion County Saturday morning, WKMG reports.

The FHP said a pedestrian was trying to walk across U.S. 441 near Summerfield when the incident happened at about 6:45 a.m.  The victim, a 74-year-old man from Sebring, was struck and killed by a Kia Forte going southbound near SE 173rd Street.  The vehicle ended up on the shoulder of the roadway.

The woman driving the Kia was not injured in the collision.

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OCALA, FL – A woman has passed away from injuries suffered when she was hit by a vehicle in Ocala earlier this month, reports the Ocala StarBanner.

The incident occurred Oct. 4 in the area of State Road 200 and Southwest 46th Court at about 1115 p.m.   The victim was identified as 38-year-old Sheriko Hiroko Johnson of Jacksonville.

According to police, Johnson had been involved in a crash earlier that day on Interstate 75 and had been treated and released from HCA Florida West Marion Hospital for treatment.

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POLK COUNTY, FL – As of this week at least 24 deaths in Florida have been attributed to Hurricane Milton, including a Polk County employee killed in an accident.

According to a news release, the incident happened Oct. 10 at the cross street of Brooke Road and US Highway 98 near Fort Meade at about 5:45 a.m.

Officials said Polk County Roads and Drainage employees were in the process of cutting down a tree that had fallen during the hurricane and was blocking US 98 when a vehicle struck a Fort Meade Maintenance Unit Service Worker.

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LARGO, FL – While Florida residents continue their efforts to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the financial costs of the storm are becoming more clear.

WTSP reports details of an assessment by Karen Clark & Company, which estimates that privately insured losses from Hurricane Milton are expected to reach $36 billon.  In terms of the most costly hurricanes on record, the total would rank Milton behind Hurricanes Katrina and Ian, while placing it at about the same level of losses as Hurricane Ida.

So far, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation estimates combined insured losses from Hurricanes Helene and Milton at over $3 billion.

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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – Rising flood waters persist in some parts of Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including in Sumter County.

According to WKMG, a voluntary evacuation order was issued Monday for those living along the Withlacoochee River after officials warned that water levels had exceeded 11 feet and are expected to surpass 13 feet by Friday.

Sheriff’s deputies used an airboat to go door to door and ask residents if they wanted to be evacuated from their homes.  A staging area was set up at County Road 684 and County Road 688 near the Croom area with fire trucks, a high-water rescue vehicle and an airboat.

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Our Florida Hurricane and Storm Damage Claims Lawyers at Whittel & Melton understand the devastation and loss that come after hurricanes like Milton and Helene. Flooding can bring out serious damage, and not all insurance companies will honor flood damage claims fairly or in a timely fashion. At Whittel & Melton, we are stay ready to help all individuals and families who have been affected by Hurricane Milton or Helene so that we can get you the financial compensation you need to not only recover, but also rebuild after these storms.

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Claims: Why You Need a Lawyer

It can be difficult and time-consuming to handle flood damage claims following hurricanes. Victims may find themselves in a delicate position when insurance companies underpay, postpone, or even reject their claims. Another layer of complexity comes from the fact that many flood insurance plans are supported by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Whether you are dealing with FEMA or a private insurance company, our lawyers at Whittel & Melton have successfully represented storm damage victims, making sure they lock in the full and fair compensation they deserve after a hurricane or storm has damaged their homes or businesses. We can do the same for you.

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