Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
HIGH SPRINGS, FL – State troopers said a woman was killed in an accident at Ginnie Springs on Friday night, according to the Gainesville Sun.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that the victim was a 45-year-old resident of Holiday in Pasco County. An investigation indicated that she was standing in the bed of a moving Jeep at about 6:30 p.m. when she lost her balance and fell out of the back of the vehicle. At that point, the victim was run over by the trailer hitched to the back of the vehicle.
The woman was pronounced dead after being taken to UF Health in Gainesville. The driver of the Jeep was a 53-year-old Dunedin man.
If you or a loved one have been struck by a vehicle in Florida due to another person’s negligence, our Alachua County pedestrian accident injury lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to hear about your case. We will represent your best interests and explore your options for seeking financial compensation for the injuries and losses you have suffered. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.