St. Lucie County, FL – One Killed, One Hurt in Sunday Crash on Turnpike
St. Lucie County, FL (August 8, 2021) – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal crash on the Florida’s Turnpike on Sunday, August 8th. The crash was reported just before 4:00 a.m. near mile marker 161.
According to a report, a 21-year-old man from Tallahassee was driving a sedan northbound on the Turnpike. At the same time, a 54-year-old man from Davie was also driving northbound, also in a sedan. The Davie man collided with the rear-end of the first sedan. The first sedan veered off the road and rolled over before coming to rest on its roof The second sedan came to rest on the eastbound shoulder. The 54-year-old man died at the scene while the 21-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Neither of the victims have been identified at this time.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. There is no additional information available.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to those affected by this fatal car accident in St. Lucie County.
St. Lucie County Car Accidents
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were approximately 400,000 reported car accidents in Florida in 2019. From this number, more than 200,000 people sustained injuries, many of them serious injuries. The overwhelming majority of car accidents in St. Lucie County are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These drivers can change the lives of innocent motorists in the blink of an eye. Speeding, distraction, impairment, and reckless driving all play a role in many car accidents in our state.
Under Florida law, you could be entitled to compensation if you have been injured in a St. Lucie County car accident that was not your fault. A car accident victim may be entitled to recover compensation, including reimbursement for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical and prescription costs, and possibly more. An injured crash victim should never have to pay out of pocket for their injuries when the crash was not their fault. Finding an experienced car accident lawyer who will fight for the compensation that you deserve is an important step in making sure that your case is handled properly.
At Boone & Davis Law, our team brings more than 40 years of experience to each case. We have experience in the courtroom and also in negotiating a favorable outcome with the insurance company. Since the beginning, our St. Lucie County car accident lawyers proudly served the citizens of Palm Beach County and other neighboring communities in South Florida. From our office in Fort Lauderdale, we represent Floridians who have suffered injuries due to the careless or reckless actions of others and we would be honored to serve you as well.
We are here to help you get started on your path to recovery. Our firm provides a free initial consultation and case evaluation for all potential clients. After that, we will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not owe an attorney fee until the case is complete and we have obtained a recovery for you.
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Disclaimer: We have worked hard to become valued members of our local business community. Our law firm is providing this post for general information purposes and hopes that through awareness, our community members will use the necessary precautions to avoid serious accidents like the one described in this post and prepare them should they find themselves the victim of a serious wreck. We want to honor those who have been victims of accidents in the state of Florida. The information provided in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The pictures depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
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August 8, 2021
